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NOTE: This "letter" was taken from the blog "TalkLeft".
A Medicaid Tale
This is a little off topic for me, but I got this e-mail, and wanted to share it. Just another reason the Republicans should not be in charge.
My 20 year old was diagnosed with Manic-Depression at the age of 8 years old. For the past 12 years he had been on 9 medications a day to maintain a reasonable level of stability. In June of 2005 his Doctor placed him on a new anti-convulsant/mood stabilizer along with an atypical antipsychotic that achieved a level of stability and functioning we had not seen in the last 12 years.
I went to refill his medication on July 19 , 2005 and much to my surprise, dismay and disbelief Medicaid refused to cover this Medically necessary drug , which by the way ran $130.00 for a 20 day supply. I spoke to our pharmacist, and my son's doctor, only to find out that even they had no for warning as to this Medication being on the list of No Longer Covered medications with Medicaid....
My son's doctor even applied for Medicaid authorization as Medically necessary for my son. He was promptly refused by Medicaid. It absolutely amazes me that a politician can make medical decisions of such proportions that can and will affect many people in a very negative way.
My son has gone from 9 medications a day down to 2 a day with the most impressive results and increase of functioning we have seen. I am totally in shock. This new medication has made it possible for my son to become a productive functioning member of society.
I am a registered voter, and have missed only three elections since I turned 18. It is also amazing that our Governor's Drug Addicted Daughter can commit prescription fraud be placed in a Mental Health/ Addiction Center, which by the way has at least a 6 month waiting list for the mere mortals of Central Fla., not be charged for a felony, had drugs found on her person while in treatment and never was held accountable for any of her actions.
Is Bush looking to let the ill and infirm wonder the Streets to be beaten to death or abused at societies whims or because a group of teens were bored or thought it was fun to torture someone to death ? I am sorry I am just irate at the idiocy of the Bush Regime`......
Thanks for allowing me to Vent and to share.
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Stem Cells…….
My mother had Alzheimer's disease. She had been a critical thinker with reading and learning as her lifetime hobbies. I watched helplessly as this disease took from her all those pleasures she enjoyed. I have helped raise money for Alzheimer's victims, but we can do more. I am not helpless against Alzheimer's Disease now, and neither are you. Together we can fight for important stem cell research that can help millions all over the world. Please join me. Stem cells are being thrown away every day.
Pam J., Lincoln, NE
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