By skyforbes Hey guys, very serious topic today. I am fucking horrified.
I got a letter stating I had to give them all my medical records and had to provide “proof of disability” in order to receive Medicaid. I have no family to provide me money.
Now what scared me was the list of things my disability affects me to do:
Understand directions, complete tasks, get along with others, handle change in routine, sit for an hour, GET ALONG WITH AUTHORITY, handle stress, bend or scoop down, follow spoken directions, concentrate, walk a block, follow written directions, see, hear, remember routine.
This all sounds like it’s aiming at neurodivergent people. My grandpa had me sign a disability form for his and it looked NOTHING like this. There isn’t even a fucking place to sign on this form, nor bare a witness?
Now you’re supposed to check if you can do these things:
Yard work, drive, child care, take meds, use computer, keep a checkbook, light housekeeping, pay bills, care for pets, ATTEND CHURCH, social activities, MAKE PURCHASES, cook and prepare meal, shop, daily hygiene, talk on phone, care for elderly, count change.
It also asks if you get along with your neighbors family or friends, and if not, why.
It also asks how you travel, giving you options:
Walk, drive a car, ride in a car, ride a bike, take public transit, other.
It makes you list PLACES YOU REGULARLY GO.
And asks what YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS ARE.
THIS FEELS EVIL. JAS ANYONE ELSE GOTTEN THIS? PLEASE HELP ME.