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Posted: November 30th 2009

Adairfamily5

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I have tried everything.  I work hard and have medical insurance yet it doesn't cover genetic testing and I have to fight all the time for her meds since they consider them vitamins and not medication.  I also have racked up a lot of physical therapy copays.  I have searched high and low for help.  Basically unless you don't work, live off the system or have no income, working people can not receive help.  I am so frustrated does anyone have any suggestions or websites I can check.  I need a supplemental insurance or some financial assistance anybody know of any for working not considered low income people?  Please advise.

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Liberty

Hi Liberty, Depending on

Submitted by tbailkey on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 3:20pm.

Hi Liberty, Depending on the state you live in there are some things you can do. The first is to find out if your state has a program like in Wisconsin, called Katie Beckett. This program offers MA coverage to children with disabilities whose parents make too much income for SSI. Your child should receive a disability determination. If your child is under the age of three, there should be a Birth to 3 program, which covers the costs of therapies for children with developmental issues, including pt. Finally, each state has medicaid waiver programs for children with disabilities, however there might be a waitlist. You will want to apply for that and at least get your child on the waitlist. I hope this helps. Contact your health & human services department.