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Mental Health Support

MotownPgh

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14. Where are you?

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #7)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 12:41 PM

Jan 21

I had a very maga rep's office help me out quickly. Didn't even check my political party
Also try your state or county rep. Dont give up. Im glad you have a spouse. Its hard out here alone

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And, once again... I am denied everything that I applied for (from the county). [View all] OldBaldy1701E Jan 17 OP

Are they saying you aren't poor enough or hurt enough? questionseverything Jan 17 #1

I am truly sorry. I don't know what it takes to get assistance. It seems that no matter how LoisB Jan 17 #2

Do you have a decent congressional rep? Easterncedar Jan 17 #3

My rep is Ilan Omar. OldBaldy1701E Jan 18 #7

Where are you? MotownPgh Jan 21 #14

More food stamps CountAllVotes Jan 17 #4

Their methods are there to insure that no one gets anything until they simply cannot deny them anymore. OldBaldy1701E Jan 18 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 18 #11

You don't qualify for Medicaid? Bayard Jan 17 #5

Not for another six months. OldBaldy1701E Jan 18 #9

Medicaid isn't based on age Bayard Jan 18 #12

Ahh... then that is the one that I cannot get because they say my husband makes too much. OldBaldy1701E Jan 18 #13

You should have been MotownPgh Jan 21 #15

That's just it. Their table is out of date and they think that what my husband makes is enough. OldBaldy1701E Jan 21 #16

Personal financial difficulties are valid concerns.... anciano Jan 17 #6

Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Jan 18 #10

So now... I have learned that the worst-case scenario has come to pass. OldBaldy1701E Jan 21 #17