[tri-med] Re: Medical Coverage or lack of

Dear Annette,

I am lifting you up in prayer that you get this medical coverage for your 
daughter straightened out:  mental toughness for you and good health for her. 
 1st, I echo those who advised starting with getting her reinstated with 
Medicaid.  If she is considered DNR by Hermann Hospital, surely she qualifies 
for Medicaid.  One suggestion is to enlist your U.S. Representative's office; 
they can cut through a bit of the red tape.  2nd, there is always Ben Taub 
hospital if you can't manage the cost.  (I gather you are in the greater 
Houston area.)  BUT!!   I would make sure they would honor your parental 
right to insist they do all they can if that is your decision, and determine 
these things before any need might arise.  3rd, I strongly echo contacting 
Advocacy Inc.  I have worked with them before and they were great.  4th, in a 
similar situation I heard someone else advise to contact your local 
right-to-life group.  Do you know of any support groups that might act as an 
advocate along with you?  Try the ARC of Greater Houston.  I know this is not 
easy, but do the best you can and hang in there.

Beth      Grandma of our angel Faith (T18), 4/19/02
                  Building ___ooOOoo__ Rainbows
                       www.trisomyonline.org
                  Families Helping Families On-line

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