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#1070929

I’m not sure where you are in your treatment, but if all you need is replacement thyroid hormone, it doesn’t matter if you have insurance coverage ~ it’s VERY cheap, and even cheaper when you buy outside of insurance, in most cases (the co-pays and limits on how much we can buy at once end up adding up to more than "rack rate," just buying 100 pills at a time). I’m not sure of the intricacies of pre-existing conditions and approvals ~ I know insurance companies are all too thrilled to get themselves off the hook for anything, so it’s a minefield ~ but lab tests should always be covered, and if not, again, they are relatively inexpensive.

For most insurance companies, they cannot refuse coverage if you have had continuous coverage in some form or other up until signing up with them.

For your employers, please don’t think this will keep them from hiring you. There’s no need to disclose it ~ it’s not something that can lead to workplace accidents or other issues, so you are not under any obligation to say a word about it during an interview.

In any event, there ARE resources, no matter where you are in your treatment. I’ll send you a private message with a link that will give you some idea of organizations in your area that are dedicated to helping people just like you.

[paloma]

#1019332

I qualified for free state insurance b/c I was taking care of my Mom and had no income. I could try to get a job, but I don’t think that anyone will hire me if I say anything about Graves’, and most employer health insurance won’t cover pre-existing conditions anyway. I don’t know if I CAN work, b/c of current symptoms. I can’t concentrate, I’m weak, I’m having a hard time just trying to get the house in order since Mom died.
My insurance will run out next March. If I can’t recertify, how am I going to pay for all the meds, Dr. visits, and tests? Graves’ requires lifetime care. My family doesn’t want to know anything about it, so asking them for help is not an option.
I hear that it’s almost impossible to qualify for social security disability, and medicaid is even worse. I’m too young for medicare. What do I do? :” title=”Question” />

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