So typing that out kind of feels weird for me!
Well its Reality…
Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps is a program provided by the state that helps assist with diagnostic services and treatment to children with medical conditions.
I’ve said this a million times but many don’t realize being born with a Cleft Lip/Palate is more than just having a surgery and everything being done! I always talk about our countless appointments and doctor visits that we are on with Emma. Well what I don’t talk much about is how heavy this has been financially on my family.
When we first started going to Emma’s appointments we were asked if we had applied for assistance from BCMH. We applied many times but we never heard anything from them, until a few weeks ago. We got a letter in the mail saying we were denied because we had not turned in our financial documents. Then we got a call from a lady that is like a social worker but she is a nurse. By the time she called I had all our financial documents set and ready to be mailed off. Once everything was mailed off we played the waiting game….
Until last Friday…PRAISE GOD!!! We got into the program!!! This means no more paying for co-pays and whatever the insurance doesn’t pay this program kicks in after that! We are too excited!!! Going from weeks that we drop over $100/$150 in just copays to NOTHING is MAJOR!!!! They even cover prescriptions***HAPPY DANCE***
So to all the moms that are out there dealing with special needs children…PLEASE make sure you go after all the assistance they tell you about. There is help out there for families!!!
Until last Friday…PRAISE GOD!!! We got into the program!!! This means no more paying for co-pays and whatever the insurance doesn’t pay this program kicks in after that! We are too excited!!! Going from weeks that we drop over $100/$150 in just copays to NOTHING is MAJOR!!!! They even cover prescriptions***HAPPY DANCE***
So to all the moms that are out there dealing with special needs children…PLEASE make sure you go after all the assistance they tell you about. There is help out there for families!!!
