What a difference a day makes...

I woke up and read amazing news. I get an email each day about what is happening with the Michigan legislature. Yesterday, they introduced a bill to reform Medicaid, that would allow me to earn up to $75k and keep Medicaid. It would allow me not to have a Medicaid spend-down of $950. I would not have a pile of paperwork each month with Medicaid. I could give up my expensive COBRA health insurance. I would actually have enough money to live on, instead of the $420 limit I have right now for "living expenses".

It was written by two representatives I don't even know! I have been emailing back and forth to the speaker of the house of representatives, so I don't know if he was involved or not. But at least I'd like to think right now that I was heard and that I am going to be partially responsible for great changes for the disabled here in Michigan.

I loved the little kiddos this morning. I have glue all over me from the kids doing their art project. I then went to the orthopedic surgeon. Yes, I do need shoulder surgery. But he wants to wait because of the recent surgeries and to see if I lose weight, whether that will effect the structure of my shoulder. He thinks surgery would be good in six months to a year.

Then a letter from the CEO of the hospital...a little apologetic, but I guess that's all he's allowed to say.

Then, a call from my primary doctor's nurse. She said the letter was written (by my doctor's partner) and wanted to know where to fax it.

Then, a call from my sub teaching employer. They have complained to Michigan Medicaid that I got a threatening letter. They had been submitting reports too. It's the government that is messing up.

Then a call from the sleep apnea's doctor nurse, saying that he had called my primary doctor and made it clear that I should not drive long distances, especially now after the surgery.

So what a difference a day makes...
Laurie