tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619104197849134525.post3733051169878746160..comments2023-10-03T14:30:22.234-04:00Comments on Story of My Service Dog: More Dental ProblemsKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12148829637378959413noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619104197849134525.post-7563369113664577162014-10-28T22:39:19.744-04:002014-10-28T22:39:19.744-04:00I have Medicaid BUT I have a Spend down of $342. ...I have Medicaid BUT I have a Spend down of $342. Which I would meet if I have to have two teeth pulled. BUT Medicaid in my state covers very little dental stuff and they won't cover this. And you can't use the Medicaid transportation unless it's for an appointment covered by Medicaid. Plus, the oral surgeon was insisting I have someone with me that would stay with me for 24 hours after the appointment if I was sedated. Which, even if I can get someone to drive me for the appointment, there is no way I can get someone to stay with me for 24 hours. But I was just gonna lie and tell the surgeon they would. When I had a breast biopsy done, the surgeon didn't insist someone stay with me for 24 hours. I did have someone drive me there and home, but she left maybe 30 minutes after I got home. I was fine. And the surgeon was OK with that. So I don't see why it should be necessary to have someone with me for 24 hours after oral surgery. But anyway, the oral surgeon wouldn't do it if Medicaid transportation was driving me or if I was taking a cab or something.<br /><br />I'm sure it will work out. It's just frustrating. <br /><br />And yeah... Texas is just a little bit far.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148829637378959413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619104197849134525.post-26988652109694328092014-10-28T22:30:25.861-04:002014-10-28T22:30:25.861-04:00Kelly, do you have medicaid by chance? There is me...Kelly, do you have medicaid by chance? There is medicaid transportation that will pick you up and deliver you to the dr and pick you up and take you home again. You just have to schedule the ride at least two days before your appt. I wish medicare had the same program. You can get thru this, and you will. You are truly stronger than you know! I wish I were closer and could offer to go with you but Texas, where I am, is a bit too far.littleskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335102149359903071noreply@blogger.com