Jayne
You are absolutely right. If you are diabetic or diagnosed with end stage renal disease, Medicare covers a lot. If you have a secondary private insurance. It will pick up what Medicare doesn’t pay. Insurance people do not volunteer info. If you talk to a representative ask any questions that you may have. Most doctors do not mind ordering medical equipment or signing for a handicap placard. When you are having bad days it is handy. Just remember you have to start out at lowest level equipment as a walker then go to a wheelchair and then if you need a motorized wheelchair and a hospital bed. You can’t go backwards. My daughter works at a medical supply company so she tells me a lot of up to date changes. It’s a shame when you sick or having financial issues that the information is not given to you. If you are a veteran they will pay for just about anything. My step father and my two brothers got beds, overlay mattresses and handicap ramps etc One of my brothers who was a vietnam vet got all kinds of assistance even a computer so his.wife could get in contact about his visits and ordering medicines. She could not transport him so a van picked him up and took him to his appointments and dialysis. If anyone has any questions talk to a social worker or patient representative in your area to see what is available. There are groups that meet at hospitals and clinics that give out a lot of information. If you are diabetic you can go to a podiatrist and get toenails and foot care. You qualify for diabetic shoes one pair a year. I don’t know why peoples that have a chronic illness have to jump through so many hoops. If you have Medicare already read that book to see what you qualify for. I feel so sorry for people that do not understand the system. It’s bad enough that we have brain fog at times. Mine is coming around more frequently. I try to get anything that I need taking care of at my many doctors appointments. I want to stay informed about new treatments and medications. I research a lot.
If you don’t look after yourself no one else will
Have a good evening. Hugs to all.

If a person has worked during the last 2 years, he or she can apply for disability benefits. If one has not worked, they won't qualify for SSDI. There's rules, but I only know that one, bc I looked into it a few years ago. Instead, you can probably get a disabled sticker for your car if you have trouble walking.

Doctors can prescribe therapeutic items, like a wheel chair, orthopedic shoes or mattress, a walk- in tub, pool for physical therapy, exercise equipment etc, and physically impaired ppl may get a discount or possibly insurance will help... but, there won't be taxes charged on those items.

Some may not know to ask for prescriptions for things that can aid their lifestyle or help with rehabilitation and ease of mobility. If your doctor believes something is necessary, or will help or improve everyday life and keep you mobile, he shouldn't have issue prescribing for you. It's worth an ask bc everything is so expensive anymore. And I'll accept any coupon, rebate or discount I can get.

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