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Does Anyone Know Any Tricks To Getting Medical Help?
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I was diagnosed with Cervical cancer and given Medicaid for six months. Two conilizations and a hysterectomy later, I was found to have lymphoma in my stomach. I have been given 2 years of chemo and been in remission 1 year. I have not had any medical help through the whole time. I developed pneumonia in 2014. After dismissal from hospital, I was referred to a pulmonologist. I have no job. No one will hire me with the cancer and COPD. No one will accept me and my chronic cough. I owe… read more

posted July 23, 2016
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Check with local state social services. They'll help you figure out what you're eligible for. You can't be denied health insurance because of pre-existing conditions; it's illegal. I'd also suggest you find an attorney and talk about your legal options.

posted July 24, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I would try again for my disability, make sure you get a lawyer that will stick with you, it took me a little while but I got it, just keep trying, and I pray things get better for you God bless and don't give up

posted July 24, 2016
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😅😆😆😆

posted April 28, 2018
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Don't give up. You definitely should be getting benefits.

posted July 24, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I just told ss that I did not have a dr as mine did not want to get involved. A state dr examined for free and I got mine right away. Of course had to wait the six months to get the lump sum check.

posted July 24, 2016

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