I'd say Happy New Year but...

I know there must be alot of people right now thinking they are off to a bad start for the New Year. In light of all the B.S. surrounding the Medicaid changes I am having some mixed feelings. I am SO, SO happy I had this surgery BUT I also feel somewhat guilty (I have MaineCare). I guess I probably shouldn't feel guilty but I do. I know there must be TONS of people in Maine *****ally need this surgery but don't have any other insurance coverage besides MaineCare. It makes me really sad to know that there are all those candidates for surgery who are being turned away right now. Why can't they just say "ok, after bla bla date we won't let anymore people in the programs". There are too many people who have been through all the steps and now this has to be so devastating. To have your hopes up and then be told you can't have it for psychological reasons or whatever is one thing but to be led through the entire process only to have your insurance say "we aren't covering this because we have to make up for the money lost by the boneheads we employ who don't know how to do their jobs" is screwed up! ggggrrrrrr Casey "feeling guilty" L

Don't feel that way. I had to waid because the insurance company denied it then approved it. They are getting strictor with this surgery but the more of us who have it done become in the statistics so that the insurance companies will approve this no problem. It is them who are making it impossible for some. So don't beat yourself up. Just be happy you ahd this done and was able to and go along for a fun ride. I am so happy I had it done 6 months ago. Loving every day. Heidi (gardiner ME) 261-178

I am one of those people who has gone through all of the hoops except for the surgeons appointment... only now to be dropped from the program because I have Mainecare. I will be at the open meeting in Augusta on thursday the 8th. If you feel guilty show up at the meeting and show your support for those of us condemned by the state. Bureau of Medical Services, 442 Civic Center drive at 8:30 am. And if you live in the Bangor area I'll even take you myself.