After I was let go from my job

[raptor_rider]

Almost 3 yrs ago, I'm very glad the first thing was call the state Medicaid office, and signed my kids up. My job had the best health insurance that anyone could have. My employers paid 75% of the premium, and still was out $350 a month. So we went with my insurance. After I lost my job, we knew we could not afford insurance for the family through my husband and survive.

My daughter is type 1 diabetic. Has been for over 7 years. To keep her alive, by basic means, is almost $1200.00 a month. That's just insulin, syringes, and test strips (which are a $1 a piece!)
My daughter is on the insulin pump. Just for only 5 months. Her hgA1C went from a 10.7 to a 7.2!!! Which means her blood glucose levels are in the range of 150, compared to 300. When she was dx'ed at age 9, her A1C was 17.9. Almost lost her.

I'm very glad to be on my husbands insurance and my kids on Medicaid. I wouldn't even touch something that I really don't know about to cover my kids health if my life depended on it.

I sleep easy, knowing my family is covered and safe.

[Suich]

1. I'm glad you and your family are covered, too, raptor_rider!

I was thrilled when I got on Medicare. It's truly a blessing not having to worry about health care costs. I can only imagine how hard it is for families who have no coverage.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. K&R, my dear raptor_rider!