By skyforbes I am single, 61, no children, disabled (late stage cancer). I was just approved for SSDI at $1489 a month, which starts in August. I literally just got approved for NJ Family Care, too.
I appear to be just over the income limit? Can I be kicked off Medicaid with cancer because my monthly income is like $200 over the limit? Right now I have Cobra, but that ends next year. I need Medicaid to cover what my insurance does not (which is substantial).
Then what? I had always thought you would get Medicaid if you were substantially disabled—I don’t see how I could return to work with stage 4c cancer, especially if I lose access to cancer treatment. Can somebody more knowledgeable please enlighten me on how I should proceed?
It’s been nothing but paperwork paperwork paperwork. And man, do I feel like something the cat dragged in.
I am living with family right now, not working, paying very little rent. I receive irregular cash gifts from family to get me through, along with SNAP and General Assistance. I should get into housing by maybe next March at the latest.
Thank you.