5/18/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (160234)
United States
May 18, 2024 3:43am CST
His physical therapy didn't go too well yesterday; and he didn't feel strong enough to try the stairs.
I called the Ombudsman in Cleveland that handles rehab and long-term facilities. He is going to call the Administrator and my beloved Social Worker to get an invoice for the $1,218 charge. When I asked if they could kick my husband out after filing a complaint, he said, "They know better than to mess with us! Allrighty then!
Called the number the agency gave me for the next step in our appeal since we lost the Reconsideration. I have to fill out 3 pages of paperwork which is very confusing. Then it must be sent to the US Dept. of Health & Human Services for a final decision. Hubs must sign one of the forms; so this could take a while.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
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22 responses
@arunima25 (86091)
• Bangalore, India
18 May
I just hope that it all goes well and gets sorted out soon. You have been dealing with all these for a while and doing it so well being so strong. 
. Sending prayers and hugs. Take care
. Sending prayers and hugs. Take care3 people like this
@marguicha (216910)
• Chile
18 May
Health services in your country seem very bad in some ways.
I´m very much worried that you will have to take care of your husband if you can´t do it.
I´m very much worried that you will have to take care of your husband if you can´t do it.3 people like this
@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
19 May
There's no way I can help my husband in and out of his chair, etc. I can heat up a meal for him...that's about it.
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@marguicha (216910)
• Chile
19 May
@LindaOHio I know that perfectly well. In my case, I spend a lot of money I can´t spare, paying Anita once a week to clean and mop. I just can´t do it. Her wages are almost what I spend for groceries in a month.
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@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
20 May
@rebelann Yes but I still have to call her back today. She still needs to provide more detail on the transactions.
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@thelme55 (76635)
• Germany
19 May
@LindaOHio You are welcome. Have a nice weekend.
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@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
20 May
@thelme55 Thank you. You have a good week!
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@GardenGerty (158131)
• United States
18 May
At last someone else on your side. Yay!!
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@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
19 May
@GardenGerty Now I have someone to call whenever I run into a problem with that place.
@LeaPea2417 (36684)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 May
That does sound like a long confusing process. I'm surprised that your husband has to sign the form too.
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@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
19 May
There is a form which appoints me as his representative. Since I am the one filling out all the paperwork for him, it must be filled out and then signed by him.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49371)
• United States
18 May
You shouldn’t have to jump through so many hoops.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49371)
• United States
19 May
@LindaOHio the medical system can really stink.
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@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
20 May
@Tampa_girl7 It's the insurance companies.
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@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
19 May
You would think so; but unfortunately that's what I have to do.
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@wolfgirl569 (97278)
• Marion, Ohio
18 May
Glad the ombudsman will help. Hope you can get the paperwork figured out
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@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
19 May
I will call on Monday and see if they can walk me through the forms.
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@RasmaSandra (74599)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 May
I hope everything works out for you, Blessings to you both and I hope you can see him soon,
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@MarieCoyle (30142)
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18 May
My oldest son has a friend in Ohio, Ombudsman helped him a lot. That was some years ago. I am glad they are going to help you. I got the impression that they get things done!
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@2ndchances24 (5709)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
18 May
I sure hope you can get all this fixed for good cause
I know what my husband went through while I was
in rehab that he had to get ME to call people & give
them my 10 cents of what was going on.
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@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
21 May
@2ndchances24 Yes I did. I'm so tired of them ignoring my calls. I can't get things done that need to be addressed.
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@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
19 May
Now that I've contacted the Ombudsman, I doubt they will ignore my calls anymore.
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@2ndchances24 (5709)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
20 May
@LindaOHio Did you give them your 10 cents worth?? ha ha ha
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@snowy22315 (171965)
• United States
18 May
Good very glad you have gotten the proper support with this. Area on Aging support can be very helpful.
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@Marilynda1225 (80440)
• United States
18 May
Maybe now you'll see some action and they won't get away with ignoring you. Hope you can get those forms done and submitted. Hoping that this isomewhat relieves some of your stress.
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@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
19 May
Thank you, Marilyn. Now that they know that I know about the Ombudsman,, I doubt they will ignore my calls anymore.
