Hi Everyone,

I am diagnosed with R/R M.S., Meningioma (A benign brain tumor that is pressing on my cerebellum), Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetes 2, Peripheral Arterial Disease, EBV (Ebstein Barr Virus), Osteoarthritis, Optical Hypertension, Mixed Connective Tissue disease....and I am sure I am leaving some out.

I live in Key West, FLorida. I currently receive SSDI and Medicare. Up until Jan. 2006, I was also on full Medicaid but the state put dual eligibles (SSDI only with Medicare and Medicaid) on ridiculously high share of costs. I have been fighting with them for over a year and I just came across a little known.....well, let me change that to an unknown.....federal amendment called the Pickle Amendment....which protest individuals that lose their SSI because of SSDI COLAS. If anyone needs/wants info about that, let me know but so far, I've got them to agree that I am eligible under it....after they all had to scramble to find out what it is!

I really need my Medicaid back because I need my eye care and transportation to Miami as there are no specialist's in all of the Florida Keys.

I look forward to meeting you.
capp3736