We are still in the ER.
My whole life, I've never loved anything else.
Oz ,'Him'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
msbelle - Aug 19, 2009 2:13:20 pm PDT #4638 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
sarameg - Aug 19, 2009 2:25:11 pm PDT #4639 of 30001
I'm sorry. I'm hoping you are getting some help from the staff.
Theodosia - Aug 19, 2009 2:31:14 pm PDT #4640 of 30001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Still vibing for the two of you, msbelle.
(As bad as this is, it occurs to me that having this crisis at this age is better than having it when he's a teenager or an adult, when self-medicating drug use would complicate things even more, not to mention having a smart parent who can make necessary decisions. I know he's in good hands with you.)
Sophia Brooks - Aug 19, 2009 2:36:25 pm PDT #4641 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
msbelle, My boss, who is a nurse and whose husband is also a nurse and works in the ER says that it is possible to have the uninsured portion paid for by Medicaid and you may be able to apply right in the hospital if you talk to Patient Accounts or Patient Billing or a department like that. You woudn't have to do it right this minute, but if he is admitted, you could do it while he is getting settled. I would be happy to search the hospital's website or even make some calls to see who the right person to talk to is.
Atropa - Aug 19, 2009 2:40:11 pm PDT #4642 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Oh msbelle. Poor you and poor Mac.
Calli - Aug 19, 2009 2:41:36 pm PDT #4643 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
New poll finds that 39 percent of Americans want government to ‘stay out of Medicare.’
The poll also shows that an additional 15% of respondents were “not sure” if the government should be involved in Medicare. Only 46% of respondents disagreed with the proposition that the government should stay out of the government-run program.
Possibly our country is too stupid to live....
If only we could let them opt out of all the government-related aspects of Medicare. Cutting 54% out of the program costs would make the budget people ecstatic, and the anti-government people would get their wish. Everyone's happy! (Well, some would probably be happier longer than others.)
My kindness toward those who are enabling the insurance companies that do things like decline msbelle's claims? Spiraling downward.
Java cat - Aug 19, 2009 2:45:36 pm PDT #4644 of 30001
Not javachik
All sympathies and support to msbelle and mac.
LyraJane!
ChiKat - Aug 19, 2009 2:47:54 pm PDT #4645 of 30001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Oh, msbelle. All kinds of ~ma headed to you and Mac.
Sheryl - Aug 19, 2009 2:52:50 pm PDT #4646 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
{{{msbelle and mac}}}
DavidS - Aug 19, 2009 3:00:32 pm PDT #4647 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Oh, msbelle, I wish you were closer. I could take Mac for you during the days. Emmett and I are just hanging for his last few days of summer. There would be nerf dart guns and running around.
Welcome back, Lyra!