Insurance

I'm so grateful that I was on BadgerCare for the last few years, especially since my cancer diagnosis last January.

I had to get a job to make ends meet, which meant that upon reapplying for benefits this spring, our increased household income disqualifies me from BadgerCare.

I had a phone hearing this morning to attempt to appeal the decision, but it doesn’t look promising. The income is the only thing they consider. Not the fact that I’m monitoring cancer. Not the fact that our family is still paying off significant debts from the last four years. Not the fact that three growing boys come with growing grocery bills and other growing expenses. Not the fact that "Affordable Care” on the Healthcare.gov Marketplace is anything but affordable.

Looking at my options for coverage, each of them will require several-hundred-dollar monthly premiums plus co-pays and the cost of care to meet high deductibles. I don't qualify for SSDI because I can still work. There are no grants available for the care I prefer.

This is a discouraging setback, and it’s going to take money away from the holistic options I've been pursuing.

I considered setting up a GoFundMe last year, and I still think about doing it. The problem I have with GoFundMe is how much of the donations go towards fees instead of to the person who needs the funds. Not to mention that I hate asking people for money.

So instead, let me ask you to buy my book.

Let me ask you to toss a few bucks my way on Venmo.

Let me ask you if you know of any other options I can explore.

I’m committed to doing whatever it takes to get myself healthy and stay that way. I’ve come a long way already. God has provided. Miracles are happening every moment. I will continue to be grateful and to trust in Him.

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