Fibromyalgia Support Group
You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.
Hi, I am new to the group. I was diagnosed with Fibro back in 2007. I also have psoriatic arthritis, anxiety, and depression, just to name a few. I have been on long term disability since November because I had a total knee replacement, and everything flared up afterwards. My fibro, my arthritis, and I just haven't felt good since. My job just terminated my insurance because I am considered "disabled" now, and am no longer eligible to be covered as an employee. I have to pay for COBRA premiums to keep up my insurance. I had no notice at all, my coverage was terminated 3/1/19, and I received the COBRA papers dated 3/5/19. My husband makes too much money for me to qualify for Medicaid, and the ACA rates are outrageous, so I don't think I have a choice now. Just really stressing right now.
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... observed a solar eclipse.
I understand your stress level. Have you considered applying for Social Security Disability? You should look into that as there is a window that closes after a certain amount of time. Then you would be eligible for Medicare which would help bring your healthcare.
premium down. You could call Allsup (look them up online) and at least pick their brains for information. I used Allsup to get disability and they were excellent. If things settle down a bit, you can go back to work part time after qualifying for SSDI.
Most of us have multiple underlying health issues. I had a total knee replacement just over 2 years ago and need the other one done. If you don't have the book "Fibromyalgia for Dummies"' we recommend it to everyone. You can find it on Amazon.
Take care.
On insurance: I am fortunate I get mine via Hubby's employer, but for a few years, it was me and the ACA and a lot of prayer. And, sine I didn't work, rather difficult to afford paying for something! But you can survive the insurance upheaval, I promise. Been there ,done that, dread a replay of it. (And do move fast. Federal and state guidelines vary on the time you have, and I was never told I had a time limit. I was told to focus on getting back to work, not getting Disability. Whoops...)
Completely agree and reiterate what Fantod and Leo already said with regard to the FM for Dummies - great resource. Also agree that you need to look into Disability benefits asap. You mention that your hubby makes too much for you to obtain medicaid - are you not on his insurance plan? Is getting on his plan an option? In the meantime, eat properly, get the right amount of sleep (I know, not easy to do with FM), take care of your knee, are you able to do any type of light exercise? My RA and FM always do better when I get in some type of mild exercise.
I was told by my lawyer, that even if I do get approved for the SSDI, I won't be able to receive Medicare benefits until 2 years after the approval. I guess it's some type of waiting period. So I am sure that I will have more insurance drama in the future. I also need to have my other knee replaced as well, hopefully I can get it done sooner than later while I have the insurance, and can use my same surgeon. He was great.
Also, there is a waiting period for Medicare once you are approved. It does vary.
You can go online to the Social Sevurity Administration website and see approximately what you might receive from SSDI.
Good luck and take care.