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I live in Phoenix... ... for 7 years now I haven't been able to get health insurance because of a pre-existing condition - a bad aortic valve.On Nov. 4th this past month while I was sitting working at my computer I suffered a rather nasty heart attack. I'm only 34.
While clutching my chest in the E.R. I explained to my physicians / caretakers that I had ZERO insurance and no money to pay - thus the 'delay' in me handling my heart condition.
So they got me settled into a room once they were able to stabilize me. Within 30 minutes a representative of the State of AZ was in my room (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)).
I followed their directions to the 't' as it were and gathered up my financial information, birth certificate etc (my family went on the hunt for some of this as I was held up in a hospital bed).
By the 15th of November I was approved for AHCCCS and on the 21st (not even two weeks ago) I was put on the table for open-heart surgery...
... the State more than came through for me.
Now I know for a fact that I'm not alone as there were others in the same ward as me suffering the same kind of pre-existing insurance denial bullshit - and they two were helped by the State.
I have a new valve and I'm already home recuperating - I have a few weeks of minor rehab to deal w/before the 'real' rehab begins... but long-story-short... everything worked out.
My point is that I had nowhere to turn to - and out of nowhere the State came to me and took care of me... I owe them MY LIFE and am forever grateful to all the folks who helped me.
The State is not exactly loaded w/money - but they are doing the best they can w/the funds they have and resources at their means.
I ASSURE YOU - nobody wants 'us' to die and there is a lot of love out there among those in the State making these difficult decisions. I'm incredibly lucky and blessed and wish nothing but the same for your family and those who are suffering / waiting on transplants / life-saving treatment... ... please understand that we're in a tight-spot as a State right now (and a country) and that there are literally thousands of people making a loving / valiant effort to help 'us' get the treatment 'we' need.
Please don't hate on the State as a whole - there are so many people in the Gov. sector of this bullshit that are working around the clock to help 'us'... ... I wish only the best for your loved-one, Buster... ... and I wish I could say more to ease your pain... I truly wish I had something more 'hopeful' to say...
I'm so very lucky right now - I only had about 5 months of life left in my heart as it was... if that. I don't know if God was watching over me or if I just got really lucky... ... but I do know this: The people working for the State really stepped up on my and other folks behalf this last month - they are trying as hard as they can / sacrificing their time and endurance... working to get 'us' all taken care of.
Hang in there, Buster - my love to your family... ... and whether or not you believe in God - I'm mentioning your loved-ones in my prayer tonight and hoping w/all my 'new' heart that they too have good fortune like me. :) There are so many good people w/the State really making an effort for so many of 'us' right now... hang in there, man and hold onto hope.
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- always nice when the state works and people dont take it for granted... fuck 34 ill probably be in your boat********
- Glad to hear you got the treatment you needed. Oh yeah we have a socialist meeting on wednesday ;)DrBombay
- Just kidding dudeDrBombay
- haha... what time's the meeting?
I'll bring snacks. :DPonyBoy
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