Treebywater Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 *sigh* Did I tell you guys that Mom "retired"/was layed off in September 2 months before her diagnosis because she was working at the Maytag plant that closed up in favor of heading to Mexico? Well... yeah. Today we read in the paper that the Maytag Corporation is being bought by a private company. That means interesting things for Mom and Dad's shares of stock in the company, questionable things about their pensions... And... It doesn't look good for their health insurance. Mom is too young to qualify for Medicare as far as I know. And we all know she has a pre-existing condition. I'm not really looking for answers here. We'll start figuring things out as we go when we have a better idea of what's going to happen, but we sure would appreciate prayers for God's provision on this one. Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Prayers that things will work out for the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 val: you and your mom have my prayers Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Val: Check with your local Social Security office into having your mom qualify for Social Security Disability. I think Medicare comes with that, I'm not sure, though. Prayers are with you and your family that all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Val, I think that stage IV lc immediately qualifies your Mother for Social Security Disability. If I remember, Medicare takes 2 years to kick in. Must believe that new company would have to offer Cobra??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Val, Your plate is so full you now need a platter to hold everything. Hard to imagine you have yet this one more thing to try to figure out. I am so sorry. Please try to hang in there. I just feel something has got to give for you soon. In the meantime I am praying insurance can sort of resolve itself - at least temporarily - so you can catch your breath. Sending prayers and strength to you and your whole family at this very trying time. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 I'm so sorry that on top of everything else, you have to worry about health insurance now. I hope things in this area resolve quickly so that the focus can be kept on fighting this da** disease. That's more than enough to worry about. Prayers continue. Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Ginny is right. Call SS and get the papers sent for disability. If she qualifies-probably no problem there--they have a six month waiting period from the last date you were able to work. It then starts. Medicare will start 2 yrs. later. Her regular ins. or COBRA should be available so her pre-existing should not matter. Cindy (Been there done it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 She's applied for the SS Disability. That should kick in next month. But if things hit the fan and they lose the Cobra for whatever reason the lapse-time before the Medicare kicks in could get interesting. Thanks for the info. Hopefully it'll pan out ok. That's what we're praying for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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