Poignant healthcare letter in our local paper

[spinbaby]

From the far suburbs of Pittsburgh:

I don't understand health care in Pennsylvania.

My daughter is in need of a knee operation so she can return to work and make a suitable living again. She has no money for any health-care plan at all. She is raising two children the best she can with help from the Department of Public Welfare.

The welfare has turned her down to get any full or partial medical assistance of any kind. No, she does not enjoy sitting home in drastic pain with no medication of any kind but asprins. With very low income coming in to the household she cannot afford to even go to a doctor, but she did go to the emergency room because she was in so much pain. The ER doctor ordered X-rays and found a tear within her knee and told her she will have to have surgery to correct the problem. So, where does she go from here? If anyone has a good and sensible answer, I would like to hear it. I thought welfare is supposed to help people return to work if they have low income and no money. It's beyond me.

http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/lettereditor/DavidsonLetter110209

[spinbaby]

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[Hepburn]

2. Kick....

...I hope she gets the surgery and P.T. she needs on her knee.

Best of luck to you and your family...:hug: