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guess i’ll just die (pawb.social)
submitted 6 days ago by chosensilence@pawb.social to c/chat@beehaw.org
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idk where else to post this. my state denied me coverage for healthcare and food share for “making too much,” and now since i can’t acquire insurance elsewhere since i simply can’t afford it, i’m going to lose medication that is currently treating a chronic, life shortening illness. i do not have $509 a month to spend on this drug. and since nobody in my state gives a shit about me i am simply going to go without and suffer the consequences of being unmedicated with my disease.

great.

means testing is immoral and fuck everyone who supports it. you are why i won’t be medicated anymore.

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[–] LassCalibur@beehaw.org 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

In your situation two different events are taking place. The first, losing healthcare coverage, is not of your own doing. The second, your reaction to this fact, is something over which you have agency. It is within your ability to choose how you respond.

If you are sick or injured, it is your responsibility to get yourself to the doctor or hospital. This is no different but merely more difficult. Have you called your doctor's office for advice on your situation? Have you called manufacturers of this medication to ask if they have a reduced cost option? Have you looked online for cheaper sources from abroad?

The worst-case scenario is that you and your partner have to sell all your possessions, buy some one-way tickets and move to a different state.

[–] chosensilence@pawb.social 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

i have done all i can to reduce the cost, yes. this is the lowest i can go as i am buying directly from the manufacturer who is already offering a reduced cost.

[–] LassCalibur@beehaw.org 1 points 6 days ago

Would you be able to work as a server in a restaurant on your days off from your non-profit work? The tips can be really good in the nicer ones.

Have you explained your situation to your boss? Maybe you could get a raise?