4/18/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178568)
United States
April 18, 2024 5:24am CST
Oh my goodness. Got a call from my favorite person, the Social Worker, telling me that hubby's insurance will run out tomorrow, April 19. It was up to me to file an appeal, which I did. He hasn't done steps yet; and he must go up 3 steps to get into the house. AND he has just started to walk with a walker. We will see what happens in a couple of days.
His cousin wants me to check with insurance to see what kind of home help is available, also therapy. Hubby wants me to call Eldercare to see if I need to hire a lawyer....so I will be making some calls this morning.
Would appreciate any prayers and positive thoughts you can send our way! There's no way he's ready to come home quite yet.
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@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Apr
I have heard you can get them to cover longer but you need the doctor to write that he has to be there. Calling around will give you more information
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@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Apr
@LindaOHio would think his regular one and the one who did his broken bone.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
20 Apr
@wolfgirl569 He never got a new PCP. The doctor that handles his rehab facility could be contacted to write a script for in-home physical therapy which can last for 2 weeks. As far as the appeal goes, that has already been filed.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
19 Apr
What doctor? The one that he's never seen that handles that facility?
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
18 Apr
@LindaOHio I hope so, you are not organized now to have him coming home.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
18 Apr
I'm hoping the appeal is accepted and he gets to stay longer.
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@LeaPea2417 (37351)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Apr
@LindaOHio prayers the appeal will be accepted.
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@snowy22315 (180674)
• United States
18 Apr
Oh my..I will pray for you. I think he should be attempting some stairs and some outdoor walking before he comes home.
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@FourWalls (68000)
• United States
18 Apr
I would honestly be calling an attorney. There’s no way it can be “legal” to tell you, 24 hours before the fact, that your insurance is up.
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@MarieCoyle (37444)
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19 Apr
I agree. Once you get a lawyer involved, it generally end right there.
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@FourWalls (68000)
• United States
19 Apr
@MarieCoyle — I hate getting them involved, but sometimes it’s the only way people will listen. 
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@MarieCoyle (37444)
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19 Apr
@FourWalls
I know. Been there, had to do that, not fun. But it did work.
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@sallypup (61088)
• Centralia, Washington
19 Apr
@LindaOHio I wish you could find an advocate.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
20 Apr
@sallypup I need someone to advise us; and I don't know who that would be.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
19 Apr
So "kind" of her to give you ample time to get all of this done.
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@vandana7 (100282)
• India
19 Apr
This is distressing. I thought America is more organized. I would think they would be aware of what can be done in such situations, and advise you accordingly, and even assist you, if you need such assistance. Talk about indifference in procedure establishment.
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@vandana7 (100282)
• India
19 Apr
@LindaOHio Extremely. They have other patients, and experience with them. They need to reduce your work and theirs too. Very inefficient procedure.
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@RasmaSandra (79833)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Apr
Wishing all all the very best and I hope you can get it all taken care of, I keep him in my prayers and blessings to you both,
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@1creekgirl (41424)
• United States
18 Apr
Linda, I just commented on your more recent post, but I know you're in a panic. How in the world do they think he can even get in the house! I'm praying for you both.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84013)
• Rupert, Idaho
18 Apr
Oh really? Sorry to hear that! Sounds like a lot of work, and phone calls to make. Hope things get smoothed out soon...
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84013)
• Rupert, Idaho
19 Apr
@LindaOHio Sorry to hear that. Seems like things are going smoothly and then everything gets turned upside down.
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@LovesEverybody (4569)
• United States
19 Apr
I will give many prayers your husband can stay there until he is well enough to come home.
I hope he gets better very soon and he gets to go home and be with you!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50250)
• United States
18 Apr
What a frustrating situation. Praying for you both.
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@Marilynda1225 (82791)
• United States
18 Apr
I hope you can get the insurance to cover more time for your hubby. As much progress he's making he still needs physical therapy. So much stress for you and certainly not a call you wanted to hear,
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