Re: [TMIC] Looking for answers

2006-09-20 Thread Todd Tarno
So sorry to hear about your husband and family being so busy. You might think about moving to Texas.  In Texas, Individuals can make $1,123 or less and Married Couples $1,505 or less.  I make $1,201.50, too much for the help, but Billy is starting his paperwork for his premium assist.  It might b

Re: [TMIC] Looking for answers

2006-09-19 Thread Sharon Marsden
Hi Anne:I understand your problem.  I am "fortunate" to have my SSDI as well as a retirement check each month from my employer.  If I didn't have that additional income I would qualify for all kinds of help and services.  But since I am so lucky I get to pay high co-pays and I have to do without so

[TMIC] Looking for answers

2006-09-18 Thread Anne Shreve
Hi everyone, I just wanted to try to explain my current situation and see if any of you have any advice. I was covered under medicare and medicaid, and had been for about 7 years. My husband passed away suddenly in Dec. 2001 and at that time I started receiving a survivor benefit check along with t