No Health Coverage
I had suffered a cranial hemorrhage last July, was off work for several months. I went back to work in a different position, that I thought I could handle. I stayed for two months and had to go back on medical leave. I ended up being let go from my position due to poor job performance and excessive absenteeism. I had worked there for 17 years. I became a different person. Depression hit me so hard I felt I couldn’t function anymore. My income was cut in half. I was able to draw unemployment. My current expenses, not counting the 10 prescriptions that I take monthly, left me $300.00 dollars in the red every month. I relied on credit cards, which I can’t pay now. I have my brother as power of attorney, because of the severe confusion I suffer. I can’t remember to pay my bills. I have bounced several checks. I have to file bankruptcy to clear the credit debt. I have applied for other discount programs, which help. I currently receive $29 dollars in food stamps monthly. I have been skipping some of my meds to make them last. I take 3 blood pressure meds, and I fear I will have another brain hemorrhage if I cannot get the meds that I need. I was hospitalized for 2 months, now with no health coverage, that would be a devastation to me to end up back in the hospital
Melinda, Michigan
