I'm so mad I could spit

[buffettgirl]

As some of you know, we have been fighting our county Mental Retardation program for benefits for our son for some time. We had to go to court, pay thousands of dollars in lawyer fees, etc etc, but 2 months ago we finally won the last legal battle. We had a meeting scheduled for this afternoon with MH. They just called and left a message at home that they were cancelling the meeting. They have pulled every trick they can to deny and delay providing the services Tristan (and we)need. I am so frustrated. I told my DH to call the lawyer and see if we can start proceedings to sue the county.

 

[ldy_solana]

oh man robin i wish there was something i could say to make it better, but seeking legal advice is probably the way to set a fire under their rear-ends. its frustrating(and in my eyes immoral) when ppl who need services get denied, i have been waiting and waiting for a case worker to call just to tell me what programs i could apply for. such a hard thing for her to help with that.i hope you get it figured out and your son can what he will need.


kassia



When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey

 

[Miss Lee]

I cannot believe it!!! Is their no depth that the MR board won't sink too!? Robin, I validate your anger and you have my most heartfelt concern and prayers for a speedy resolution.

I so admire you and Kassia and Pinky, and everyone who has a child with special needs. You are the real heroes in the world. I can't imagine the years of hard work and worry you've had to deal with. I pray for a home for your son--soon!

Michele

 

[allwildgirl]

Oh Robin! How frustrating for you. These people are just being completely and utterly obstructive. How petty and mean of them. It's not like you're asking for something you don't desperately need.

I hope you manage to get them moving on this with the legal fire under their butts.

 

[hippahips]

I'm very sorry to hear about this, Robin. I don't understand how some people can get away with fake insurance claims and yet your son, who really needs help, gets the brush off. Take heart. Remember that you won the legal battle. You are your child's best advocate. Time to bring out the claws, sister.

Hugs,
Pinky

 

[Timber99]

Wow, that is just WRONG. Hopefully your attorney can file suit very quickly and shock the heck outta them when he serves the complaint!

 

[lisaannjam]

So very sorry. I keep you in my prayers! I can't imagine what that must be like for you. You have every right to be frustrated. Keep up the good fight and hopefully the prayers for you will come shining through for you and your son.

 

[bubbles100]

Hang in there. My aunt, age 93, recently died, and I am still fighting insurance companies, for which she paid dearly for premiums, to pay what they owe for her medical care. I've heard from very reliable sources that it is the policy of insurance companies to deny claims initially, and most people will accept that and go away.

But you're not going away. Keep doing what you're doing. I admire your fighting spirit. Good for you. Keep it up. You'll win this.