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<blockquote data-quote="flutterby96" data-source="post: 338647" data-attributes="member: 3922"><p>Thanks to all... it's such a help to know we're not alone, since that how it feels most of the time.</p><p></p><p>We actually were on AHCCCS (AZ State Health Ins) for a while when my husband lost his job, but we recently got booted for being $100/month over the income guidelines. KidsCare will cover children for a small monthly premium, but there's now an "enrollment cap" due to lack of state funding for the program. I'm going to reapply for AHCCCS this month as I've been working less since school started this semester. I'm hoping we qualify again but, it's a mixed bag because you have to go thru the State Providers & we've not had good luck with them. But, they do pay for the medications - which is what I need right now. Unfortunately, it'll be another 60 days or so til we can see if we qualify. </p><p></p><p>So, in the meantime, I'm debating if we should just try to limp it out with the Abilify (scrounge for samples, use some discount programs, etc), or if we should just try switching to a lower cost drug altogether. I'm leaning toward the latter, simply because it allows me much more control over the situation. I hate relying on the gov't or an assist program for treatment & medications - Tuna went off the Abilify cold-turkey because we got dropped with no warning. That was fun! Argh!!! If she does okay on a less expensive medication, I don't have to worry about not being able to pay for it if we get ousted again.</p><p></p><p>I have a call into County Mental Health Services & I tried the local children's hospital without much success. From what I've learned from hanging out here, persistence is the key. So, wish me luck as I hit the phones again today.</p><p></p><p>It's been a tough day already with-Tuna talking to herself about how she knows "just how to kill Mommy" and scratching at me while getting dressed for school. Breaks my heart to hear, even though I know it's not really her... ya know? I'm so tired of seeing her suffer when I know treatment is out there, and I feel so awful for not being able to get it for her.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterby96, post: 338647, member: 3922"] Thanks to all... it's such a help to know we're not alone, since that how it feels most of the time. We actually were on AHCCCS (AZ State Health Ins) for a while when my husband lost his job, but we recently got booted for being $100/month over the income guidelines. KidsCare will cover children for a small monthly premium, but there's now an "enrollment cap" due to lack of state funding for the program. I'm going to reapply for AHCCCS this month as I've been working less since school started this semester. I'm hoping we qualify again but, it's a mixed bag because you have to go thru the State Providers & we've not had good luck with them. But, they do pay for the medications - which is what I need right now. Unfortunately, it'll be another 60 days or so til we can see if we qualify. So, in the meantime, I'm debating if we should just try to limp it out with the Abilify (scrounge for samples, use some discount programs, etc), or if we should just try switching to a lower cost drug altogether. I'm leaning toward the latter, simply because it allows me much more control over the situation. I hate relying on the gov't or an assist program for treatment & medications - Tuna went off the Abilify cold-turkey because we got dropped with no warning. That was fun! Argh!!! If she does okay on a less expensive medication, I don't have to worry about not being able to pay for it if we get ousted again. I have a call into County Mental Health Services & I tried the local children's hospital without much success. From what I've learned from hanging out here, persistence is the key. So, wish me luck as I hit the phones again today. It's been a tough day already with-Tuna talking to herself about how she knows "just how to kill Mommy" and scratching at me while getting dressed for school. Breaks my heart to hear, even though I know it's not really her... ya know? I'm so tired of seeing her suffer when I know treatment is out there, and I feel so awful for not being able to get it for her. [/QUOTE]
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