I think it also is sick how this country (U.S.) is supposed to be one of the wealthest countries in the world and yet it can't even take proper care of its citizens. And yes, you are punished for trying and busting your A**.
Perfect example, my neighbors are U.S. Citizens, drug addicts, and one is a prositute. Also, they are mother and son. She even has other children in foster care because of neglect and abuse. They have full Medicaid benefits. And trust me, I had no idea what I was getting into moving into my house!!!!! The U.S., in my opinion, supports those kind of people with insurance. The country would rather support addicts than encourage personal growth. That's the message the U.S. sends out everyday to its citizens. Great isn't it!!!!
I was a Certified Medical Assistant for about 3 years and worked in the Oncology Clinic in the Reading Hospital. I busted my butt and literally ended up in the ER every weekend for about 2 months. Finally, I got MRSA. That ended my career. The whole clinic, which had on-site chemo and radiation, was exposed. All my patients. In the end, my Associates Degree was worthless. I'm still paying on a school loan that is useless. The hospital had to file a JACO report, and I got immediate Social Security. No need to even file an appeal.
However, since I am married with CF, I don't qualify for any state assistance. All the state looks at is your mortgage payment, utility bills, and car payment. The heck with the cost of your meds!!! Even Medicare is a joke when it comes to coverage of anything. It's only good if you are a relatively healthy 70-year-old. I have my husband's coverage so I still have a lot of out-of-pocket expenses.
BOTTTOM LINE: It's all BS.
Jennifer 25 w/CF