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Old 01-08-2009, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by linnybop View Post
I really don't know what to tell you. We thought we had good insurance when our son was diagnosed w/ cancer-we had been paying through the nose for many years, with no real claims. We are still about 15K in debt. That being said, our insurance co. probably paid close to 200K. Think about it real hard before you totally drop it. It is totally frustrating, and while I wish you perfect health, it doesn't always work out that way.
Linny, have you checked to see if your son is eligible for any state programs? When my dd was going thru cancer treatment our state (MN) had a program for children with serious conditions that didn't figure in the parents assets or income, called a TEFRA waiver. It also helped pay for meals, mileage, and parking, as we had to travel over 2 hours for treatments. Call your county Medical Assistance office.......can't hurt and they may retro back to help with some bills!
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