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I WON (Original Post) JMCKUSICK Apr 9 OP
Yay! redwitch Apr 9 #1
Thank you Redwitch JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #73
Yay!!! Catlady123 Apr 9 #2
Thank you Catlady123 JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #74
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2naSalit Apr 9 #3
Thank you 2naSalit, you are so right! JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #75
Hooray!!!!! Much needed GREAT news!! Coventina Apr 9 #4
Thank you Coventina JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #76
YES!!!! HAPPY DANCE !!!!! irisblue Apr 9 #5
Thank you Irisblue, indeed a glorious day! JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #77
Oh thank heavens! I am so happy for you and love thinking about the relief you must be feeling after so much you have KitFox Apr 9 #6
Thank you KitFox, your post exemplifies the empathy I've received from so many of you so well. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #79
You did it! justaprogressive Apr 9 #7
Lolol, thank you Justaprogressive JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #87
Very good news! Thank you for sharing it with us. I'm smiling for you right now. nt AnotherMother4Peace Apr 9 #8
The whole journey has been shared here, and I'm so very blessed because of it. Thank you AnotherMother4Peace. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #88
Told ya so! SheltieLover Apr 9 #9
That's a thought SheltieLover. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #93
Excellent. I hope it is backdated! /nt dickthegrouch Apr 9 #10
It always is. SheltieLover Apr 9 #12
Some times they try and get you to take one year of medicaid IbogaProject Apr 9 #57
Sounds like a scam to me. SheltieLover Apr 9 #66
I've been on Medicaid since the beginning of this journey. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #106
It is, although we played with the onset date to make it an easier decision. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #94
Excellent, congrats... Spazito Apr 9 #11
Thank you Spazito JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #95
That's AWESOME!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!! chowder66 Apr 9 #13
Best news yet today! SheltieLover Apr 9 #15
Thank you Chowder66 it really is! JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #96
Very Good News! MineralMan Apr 9 #14
Thank you MineralMan. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #97
Coach Mike and I salute you! usonian Apr 9 #16
Thank you Usonian, your words percolate with me regularly. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #99
Best news of the day. 🤗 Polly Hennessey Apr 9 #17
Thank you Polly Hennessey JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #100
Great news, John. Wonderful news. I am so happy for you. debm55 Apr 9 #18
Thank you so much Debbie, you have been a rock through this! JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #107
I am bawling with you. Hallelujah! LoisB Apr 9 #19
I'm certain you have been LoisB, you have been an Angel! Thank you for everything! JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #108
Congratulations, man! Alephy Apr 9 #20
Thank you so much Alephy. It can only get better from this point. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #109
This makes my day!!! I'm so happy for you!!! Congratulations!!! Scrivener7 Apr 9 #21
Thank you Scrivener7, you are such an important part of my every morning. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #115
Congratulations! So happy for you that the wait livetohike Apr 9 #22
Thank you Livetohike, I appreciate the empathy a lot. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #129
AWESOME!! bluestarone Apr 9 #23
Thank you Bluestarone JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #130
Yipee! Such good news. I am so happy for you John! Nanuke Apr 9 #24
Thank you my dear friend. You mean so much to me. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #131
Always great when someone who has the need Figarosmom Apr 9 #25
Thank you Figarosmom, I very selfishly agree lol. JMCKUSICK Apr 10 #137
So very happy for you, John Grim Chieftain Apr 9 #26
Thank you Grim Chieftain. JMCKUSICK Apr 10 #138
Hurray! UpInArms Apr 9 #27
Thank you UpInArms. JMCKUSICK Apr 10 #139
BEST NEWS EVER, Seriously 🥰☮️ Gosmudgeyourself Apr 9 #28
Thank you Gosmudgeyourself, JMCKUSICK Apr 10 #140
Nice Lifeafter70 Apr 9 #29
Thank you Lifeafter70, JMCKUSICK Apr 10 #141
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY niyad Apr 9 #30
Thank you Niyad, I'll wait here lol JMCKUSICK Apr 10 #142
I shared your good news with friends last night, because we need all niyad Apr 10 #146
Wow, thank you Niyad, is that what it means to go viral? Lol JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #172
Something like that! niyad Apr 11 #178
Was trying to be funny lol JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #179
You were! niyad Apr 11 #180
Wonderful news MackinacBridge Apr 9 #31
Thank you MackinacBridge. JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #173
Awesome!!! WinstonSmith4740 Apr 9 #32
Thank you WinsyonSmith4740, JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #175
Very good news! I'm happy for you. Ilikepurple Apr 9 #33
Thank you Ilikepurple, JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #176
Hallelujah question everything Apr 9 #34
Me too Question Everything, so many of you have become so dear to me. I am so very blessed. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #103
Ok!... MiHale Apr 9 #35
Thank you MiHale JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #150
Congrats man. spudspud Apr 9 #36
Thank you Spudspud. JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #151
Congratulations!!!!!! Picaro Apr 9 #37
Thank you very much Picaro JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #152
"" AllaN01Bear Apr 9 #38
Excellent. I'm super happy for you!!!!!! Srkdqltr Apr 9 #39
Thank you so much Srkdqltr JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #153
YAY!!!! I'm so very happy for you! Wonderful news. n/t PatrickforB Apr 9 #40
Thank you so much for the kind words PatrickforB JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #154
Congratulations! susanr516 Apr 9 #41
Thank you Susanr516, it certainly is JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #155
So happy for you! Tree Lady Apr 9 #42
Thank you Tree Lady JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #156
Good For You ProfessorGAC Apr 9 #43
I can only imagine, I just hope she didn't have to wait this long. Best wishes to Mrs ProfessorGAC. JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #157
I have no idea what this is about, but "Cheers!" JHB Apr 9 #44
Glad I'm not the only one. StarryNite Apr 9 #46
More than you know RussBLib Apr 9 #49
Maybe we're in a time warp or something? StarryNite Apr 9 #52
his disability case niyad Apr 9 #68
Oh that's wonderful news! StarryNite Apr 9 #70
You are most welcome. It is indeed most wonderful news, a very niyad Apr 9 #72
Thank you! Mossfern Apr 11 #177
I'm rec'ing everyone who has the same question Mossfern Apr 11 #174
John won his disabbility case, finally. niyad Apr 9 #67
Oh ow you might have some idea, but really, even that's an understatement lol. JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #158
Congrats!! I am very happy for you, John mvd Apr 9 #45
Cheers MVD, thank you. JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #159
Wonderful news MustLoveBeagles Apr 9 #47
Thank you so much Mustlovebeagles. JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #166
very happy for you! barbtries Apr 9 #48
Thank you Barbtries JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #167
Great news! Permanut Apr 9 #50
Indeed Permanut, indeed. Thank you JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #168
Congratulations!!! pandr32 Apr 9 #51
Thank you Pandr32 JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #169
Yeah! I'm so very happy for you.😀 Phoenix61 Apr 9 #53
Thank you Phoenix61 JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #170
Congrats mgardener Apr 9 #54
Thank you Mgardener JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #171
I have no idea blueknight73 Apr 9 #55
His disability case moonscape Apr 9 #59
Thank you! Katcat Apr 9 #62
That is good news, indeed. valleyrogue Apr 9 #132
Well. blueknight73 Tuesday #182
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 blm Apr 9 #56
How awesome is that?? Huge congrats!! lark Apr 9 #58
Congratulations! ananda Apr 9 #60
Thank you Ananda, I'll leave it positive lol. JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #165
Congratulations! Cadfael Apr 9 #61
You have no idea Cadfael, Thank you. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #117
Big smiles Mollyann Apr 9 #63
I found that out too today. Thank you Mollyann JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #80
I'm happy for you and the good news! surfered Apr 9 #64
Awesome! byronius Apr 9 #65
Yes Yes Yes, thank you Byronius! JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #114
Yay! ms liberty Apr 9 #69
Thank you Ms Liberty JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #112
Sometimes good wins over evil... Billsdaughter Apr 9 #71
Thank you for such a sweet message Billsdaughter, Cheers JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #92
Congratulations! Trueblue Texan Apr 9 #78
Thank you Trueblue Texan JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #86
Excellent! yellow dahlia Apr 9 #81
Thank you Yellow Dahlia JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #85
It is WONDERFUL to hear this good news! mnhtnbb Apr 9 #82
Thank you Mnhtnbb JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #84
Congratulations! GoodRaisin Apr 9 #83
Thank you Good Raisin JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #90
Terrific news. AltairIV Apr 9 #89
Thank you AltairIV JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #91
You Rock Jmckusick!!! nt NEOH Apr 9 #98
Thank you NEOH, that you took the time to post here means a lot! JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #101
JMCKUSICK, I Appreciate That!! nt NEOH Tuesday #183
That is wonderful news!! Onthefly Apr 9 #102
Thank you Onthefly JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #104
Congrats! Very happy for you! highplainsdem Apr 9 #105
Thank you Highplainsdem, it means a lot. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #110
YAAAAASSSS! Congratulations 🎉 Clouds Passing Apr 9 #111
Thank you Clouds Passing, JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #113
I'm really happy you got approved. What a relief!!! Clouds Passing Apr 9 #118
The system needs to be pulled up root and branch and redesigned not to JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #126
I'm so happy for you! badhair77 Apr 9 #116
Outstanding. What a Long Strange Trip. Lochloosa Apr 9 #119
Indeed it has been, but you all made it so much better for me. JMCKUSICK Apr 10 #136
YAHOO!!!!!! MIButterfly Apr 9 #120
Thank you so much for your sweet words MIButterfly, JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #121
Thank you for your kind words, JMCKUSICK. MIButterfly Apr 9 #123
Indeed! JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #124
congratualations JM Celerity Apr 9 #122
Thank you Celerity. JMCKUSICK Apr 9 #125
Oh! WOW! YAY! electric_blue68 Apr 9 #127
Excellent Faux pas Apr 9 #128
Thank you Faux pas JMCKUSICK Apr 10 #135
Thanks so much for taking us along on this journey! calimary Apr 10 #133
Thank you Calimary, but it is you who encouraged me JMCKUSICK Apr 10 #134
Hugs back atcha, my friend! calimary Apr 10 #149
I knew you would be approved! Thank God, you can now relax. Ziggysmom Apr 10 #143
And I have been, it really has been such a relief. Thank you for your ongoing support Ziggysmom. JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #160
❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 10 #144
Thank you Littlemissmartypants, the heart says it all. JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #161
I am happy for you. OldBaldy1701E Apr 10 #145
I can truly understand both feelings Baldy1701E, JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #162
Yeah... OldBaldy1701E Apr 12 #181
That is fantastic news to start my day!!! hamsterjill Apr 10 #147
You did, and I remember. JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #163
Three cheers!!! Wild blueberry Apr 10 #148
Unfortunately, I'll have to leave the dancing to others lol, but JMCKUSICK Apr 11 #164

2naSalit

(103,323 posts)
3. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:31 PM
Apr 9

I am so glad for you!

Feels like a ton of bricks and seven monkeys off your back. It will take a few days to sink in.

Now you can live with a lot less stress, at least at the personal level.

KitFox

(582 posts)
6. Oh thank heavens! I am so happy for you and love thinking about the relief you must be feeling after so much you have
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:32 PM
Apr 9

had to endure. Hooray!🩷🩷🩷🩷

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
79. Thank you KitFox, your post exemplifies the empathy I've received from so many of you so well.
Reply to KitFox (Reply #6)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:24 PM
Apr 9

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
88. The whole journey has been shared here, and I'm so very blessed because of it. Thank you AnotherMother4Peace.
Reply to AnotherMother4Peace (Reply #8)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:14 PM
Apr 9

I love your name.

SheltieLover

(81,228 posts)
9. Told ya so!
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:37 PM
Apr 9


Congrats, John!!!

Time to go house hunting so you have somewhere to live without the ever increasing rent hikes?



IbogaProject

(5,980 posts)
57. Some times they try and get you to take one year of medicaid
Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #12)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:12 PM
Apr 9

In an attempt to get you to waive your claim to the retroactive months. That is a bad tradeoff.

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
94. It is, although we played with the onset date to make it an easier decision.
Reply to dickthegrouch (Reply #10)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:23 PM
Apr 9

Thank you Dickthegrouch

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
115. Thank you Scrivener7, you are such an important part of my every morning.
Reply to Scrivener7 (Reply #21)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:45 PM
Apr 9

A day without your hello seems emptier. You're an Angel.

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
131. Thank you my dear friend. You mean so much to me.
Reply to Nanuke (Reply #24)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 09:49 PM
Apr 9

I'll be writing soon, delayed a day or two with all this hubub lol.

Figarosmom

(12,482 posts)
25. Always great when someone who has the need
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:47 PM
Apr 9

Gets the prize! 🎉🎉🎉🎉💥💥💥💥😊

Gosmudgeyourself

(8 posts)
28. BEST NEWS EVER, Seriously 🥰☮️
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:52 PM
Apr 9

Doing the biggest bestest happy dance for you Mr McCusick, boy oh boy, too long it took, thanks be to the better angels of this universe, that you can now take deep restful breaths, and truly embrace your moment you so rightfully deserve. Blessings love and peace to you

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
142. Thank you Niyad, I'll wait here lol
Reply to niyad (Reply #30)
Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:39 AM
Apr 10

All joking aside, you are a real gift to so many here. God bless.

niyad

(133,115 posts)
146. I shared your good news with friends last night, because we need all
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #142)
Fri Apr 10, 2026, 10:07 AM
Apr 10

the good news we can get. They all send congratulations and best wishes.

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
175. Thank you WinsyonSmith4740,
Reply to WinstonSmith4740 (Reply #32)
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:50 PM
Apr 11

Honestly, my best reward is the opportunity to say thank you again and again and again.

Each one represents such a joyous heart.

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
157. I can only imagine, I just hope she didn't have to wait this long. Best wishes to Mrs ProfessorGAC.
Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #43)
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:32 PM
Apr 11

JHB

(38,263 posts)
44. I have no idea what this is about, but "Cheers!"
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:34 PM
Apr 9

Very few feelings beat the "Well, THAT's a load off" feeling.

Mossfern

(4,731 posts)
174. I'm rec'ing everyone who has the same question
Reply to StarryNite (Reply #46)
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:50 PM
Apr 11

I thought it was only me and I was about to go through a gazillion posts to figure out what it is.

lark

(26,087 posts)
58. How awesome is that?? Huge congrats!!
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:17 PM
Apr 9

Sitting here fighting with my primary care and pain management people over auths/referrals - it's good to know that things can actually, eventually work themselves out! So happy for your good results!

Mollyann

(157 posts)
63. Big smiles
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:02 PM
Apr 9

I am so happy for you. I think after 24 months you are automatically enrolled in medicare.

Billsdaughter

(165 posts)
71. Sometimes good wins over evil...
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:01 PM
Apr 9

JOHN! Today is your day!! Here's to your tenacity, your fortitude and standing up for yourself.

It's been a long road. So glad you made it.

Here's to you Buddy.

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
113. Thank you Clouds Passing,
Reply to Clouds Passing (Reply #111)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:42 PM
Apr 9

You were so crucial to my keeping hope through this process, I can't adequately thank you!

Clouds Passing

(8,063 posts)
118. I'm really happy you got approved. What a relief!!!
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #113)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:50 PM
Apr 9

I had to apply 3 x before I was accepted. I almost died while waiting. Then I had to wait a year to be covered by Medicare.

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
126. The system needs to be pulled up root and branch and redesigned not to
Reply to Clouds Passing (Reply #118)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:48 PM
Apr 9

make it so very painful.

badhair77

(5,200 posts)
116. I'm so happy for you!
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:46 PM
Apr 9

This should make your life easier. Best news I heard today, and that’s passing my garage door opener getting fixed. That is my exit out of the house. I spent over a week trying to navigate the front steps with my cane. I thought I was joyous over the fix but your win surpasses it. Yay! Thanks for the update.

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
136. Indeed it has been, but you all made it so much better for me.
Reply to Lochloosa (Reply #119)
Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:29 AM
Apr 10

Thank you always for that Lochloosa.

MIButterfly

(2,882 posts)
120. YAHOO!!!!!!
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:12 PM
Apr 9

What great news! I'm so happy for you. You deserve it a hundred times over.

Today is indeed a happy day that was a long time coming. Glad it's finally over.

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
121. Thank you so much for your sweet words MIButterfly,
Reply to MIButterfly (Reply #120)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:32 PM
Apr 9

We are each intertwined in the others challenges, so please know I pray that your journey with Martini continues to bless you both.

May the end of that journey be as soulfully fulfilling as this one has for me

calimary

(90,316 posts)
133. Thanks so much for taking us along on this journey!
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:12 AM
Apr 10

I love good news, and your story certainly fits.

We’re all going to feel encouraged by your good results!

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
134. Thank you Calimary, but it is you who encouraged me
Reply to calimary (Reply #133)
Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:25 AM
Apr 10

Through this entire process, it is you all that fed my hope, my belief, and my strength to keep going. For that, I'll be eternally grateful.

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
160. And I have been, it really has been such a relief. Thank you for your ongoing support Ziggysmom.
Reply to Ziggysmom (Reply #143)
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:35 PM
Apr 11

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
162. I can truly understand both feelings Baldy1701E,
Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #145)
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:39 PM
Apr 11

Honestly, even though it shouldn't be this way, I feel I got lucky in two major ways.

1. I hired a lawyer from the start, and
2. I had the most amazing support system in the world, one that allowed me to get through all the wait.

I can only imagine how many people have no choice but to give up, or God forbid worse.

OldBaldy1701E

(11,292 posts)
181. Yeah...
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #162)
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 08:59 AM
Apr 12

I hired lawyers from the start as well.

Both times.

'Support system'? That is a new concept to me. Probably because I have never had one.

hamsterjill

(17,663 posts)
147. That is fantastic news to start my day!!!
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Fri Apr 10, 2026, 11:07 AM
Apr 10

Congratulations, and all the very best!

[Remember...I told you to keep dreaming one time. Keep your dreams alive!]

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
163. You did, and I remember.
Reply to hamsterjill (Reply #147)
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:41 PM
Apr 11

The single biggest thing you all did as a group was to never allow my spirits to sink back into despair.

I am so humbled and grateful to have received those gifts among so many others.

Wild blueberry

(8,329 posts)
148. Three cheers!!!
Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)
Fri Apr 10, 2026, 12:34 PM
Apr 10

So proud of you for persisting. May you have more security so you can thrive.
Here's a song for dancing while beaming with joy and relief:

JMCKUSICK

(6,351 posts)
164. Unfortunately, I'll have to leave the dancing to others lol, but
Reply to Wild blueberry (Reply #148)
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:42 PM
Apr 11

Please rest assured, my spirits certainly are.

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