Considering moving.......

[Jennifer1981]

I know that many of you have lived in different states within the United States. So I thought I'd ask:

1.) Why did you move?
2.) Did you have a close family or not?
3.) Did your CF play a part in it?
4.) Which states have better insurance?
5.) Which states have little to no humidity?

My husband and I aren't sure if we will, but it is a topic that has come up. I wouldn't mind living somewhere else. It would be a new experience since I have lived in PA my whole life. Then the excitement turns into fear of will this affect my CF or will I miss my family? I'm sure you understand. Yet I do want to experience something new. I'm so confused. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

[Jennifer1981]

I know that many of you have lived in different states within the United States. So I thought I'd ask:

1.) Why did you move?
2.) Did you have a close family or not?
3.) Did your CF play a part in it?
4.) Which states have better insurance?
5.) Which states have little to no humidity?

My husband and I aren't sure if we will, but it is a topic that has come up. I wouldn't mind living somewhere else. It would be a new experience since I have lived in PA my whole life. Then the excitement turns into fear of will this affect my CF or will I miss my family? I'm sure you understand. Yet I do want to experience something new. I'm so confused. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

[Jennifer1981]

I know that many of you have lived in different states within the United States. So I thought I'd ask:

1.) Why did you move?
2.) Did you have a close family or not?
3.) Did your CF play a part in it?
4.) Which states have better insurance?
5.) Which states have little to no humidity?

My husband and I aren't sure if we will, but it is a topic that has come up. I wouldn't mind living somewhere else. It would be a new experience since I have lived in PA my whole life. Then the excitement turns into fear of will this affect my CF or will I miss my family? I'm sure you understand. Yet I do want to experience something new. I'm so confused. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

[NoExcuses]

Well, I am planning on moving depending upon which grad school I get in to.

1. Grad school - but I purposely applied outisde of LA because I hate the heat and air quality is horrible

2. Extremely close family. My parents and my mom's 10 brothers and sisters all live in a 40 mile radius of my home. We see each other often

3. CF has played a large part in my moving - I spend 3 hours a day taking care of my lungs with meds, yet I breath the worst air quality in the US. Doesn't make sense to me, so I want out.

4. No idea

5. Cali, Arizona, Oregon, Washington. Personally I'm hoping to settle down in Seattle. I don't mind the rain but I love the water and people are so much more down to earth than LA. We'll see <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have a few years to decide that after grad school.


Look luck with whatever you chose! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> We're so lucky to live in such a larger country where you can move freely. Other people in other countries don't have as much choice, so I consider the ability to contemplate where to move a tremendous blessing of being an American!

 

[NoExcuses]

Well, I am planning on moving depending upon which grad school I get in to.

1. Grad school - but I purposely applied outisde of LA because I hate the heat and air quality is horrible

2. Extremely close family. My parents and my mom's 10 brothers and sisters all live in a 40 mile radius of my home. We see each other often

3. CF has played a large part in my moving - I spend 3 hours a day taking care of my lungs with meds, yet I breath the worst air quality in the US. Doesn't make sense to me, so I want out.

4. No idea

5. Cali, Arizona, Oregon, Washington. Personally I'm hoping to settle down in Seattle. I don't mind the rain but I love the water and people are so much more down to earth than LA. We'll see <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have a few years to decide that after grad school.


Look luck with whatever you chose! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> We're so lucky to live in such a larger country where you can move freely. Other people in other countries don't have as much choice, so I consider the ability to contemplate where to move a tremendous blessing of being an American!

 

[NoExcuses]

Well, I am planning on moving depending upon which grad school I get in to.

1. Grad school - but I purposely applied outisde of LA because I hate the heat and air quality is horrible

2. Extremely close family. My parents and my mom's 10 brothers and sisters all live in a 40 mile radius of my home. We see each other often

3. CF has played a large part in my moving - I spend 3 hours a day taking care of my lungs with meds, yet I breath the worst air quality in the US. Doesn't make sense to me, so I want out.

4. No idea

5. Cali, Arizona, Oregon, Washington. Personally I'm hoping to settle down in Seattle. I don't mind the rain but I love the water and people are so much more down to earth than LA. We'll see <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have a few years to decide that after grad school.


Look luck with whatever you chose! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> We're so lucky to live in such a larger country where you can move freely. Other people in other countries don't have as much choice, so I consider the ability to contemplate where to move a tremendous blessing of being an American!

 

[CaliSally]

I live in California, although I was born and raised here. We have excellent insurance. Not only do I have my Disabilty insurance (Medicare), but we have GHPP (Genetically Handicapped Persons Program). It's the adult version of CCS. It's a state funded program. Between these two, EVERYTHING CF related has been covered. My only gripe with GHPP is that they are slow. When I have to get auth for something, the turn around is a few days, if not a week. That doesn't sound bad, compared with an HMO and having to jump through hoops, but when you think about why this program even exists, it's almost ludicrious that one would have to wait that long for something they NEED, something prescribed by a CF Specialist! Yet, they cover everything, so I try to deal with it. You do get approvals (I've never been denied or had to fight for anything), it just takes a while.

I asked my social worker if other states have this GHPP type program...she stated there are one or two others, and I think one of them is Texas, but I can't be certain.

GHPP covers other diseases like Sickle Cell - genetic diseases.

I live in the desert, we have no humidity here. (ok, relativly none)
As for moving to another state - I thought about it once a few years ago, but I decided that it was wiser to live somewhere I could get what I needed, and didn't have to fight for it. Thus, I stay in Cali. The down side to that is, It's more expensive, that's why I live 90 miles from my center, it's more affordable.
As for family - I just have my sister that I was close to at the time, and she wanted me to move with her (to Colorado). But again, I decided it was best for me to stay in Cali. She ended up not moving, but, my point is I would rather do without family (being still relativly healthy), and live where I could get the best care. Now I have my husband - so it turned out to be the right decision!

Well, that's my knowledge about Cali.

 

[CaliSally]

I live in California, although I was born and raised here. We have excellent insurance. Not only do I have my Disabilty insurance (Medicare), but we have GHPP (Genetically Handicapped Persons Program). It's the adult version of CCS. It's a state funded program. Between these two, EVERYTHING CF related has been covered. My only gripe with GHPP is that they are slow. When I have to get auth for something, the turn around is a few days, if not a week. That doesn't sound bad, compared with an HMO and having to jump through hoops, but when you think about why this program even exists, it's almost ludicrious that one would have to wait that long for something they NEED, something prescribed by a CF Specialist! Yet, they cover everything, so I try to deal with it. You do get approvals (I've never been denied or had to fight for anything), it just takes a while.

I asked my social worker if other states have this GHPP type program...she stated there are one or two others, and I think one of them is Texas, but I can't be certain.

GHPP covers other diseases like Sickle Cell - genetic diseases.

I live in the desert, we have no humidity here. (ok, relativly none)
As for moving to another state - I thought about it once a few years ago, but I decided that it was wiser to live somewhere I could get what I needed, and didn't have to fight for it. Thus, I stay in Cali. The down side to that is, It's more expensive, that's why I live 90 miles from my center, it's more affordable.
As for family - I just have my sister that I was close to at the time, and she wanted me to move with her (to Colorado). But again, I decided it was best for me to stay in Cali. She ended up not moving, but, my point is I would rather do without family (being still relativly healthy), and live where I could get the best care. Now I have my husband - so it turned out to be the right decision!

Well, that's my knowledge about Cali.

 

[CaliSally]

I live in California, although I was born and raised here. We have excellent insurance. Not only do I have my Disabilty insurance (Medicare), but we have GHPP (Genetically Handicapped Persons Program). It's the adult version of CCS. It's a state funded program. Between these two, EVERYTHING CF related has been covered. My only gripe with GHPP is that they are slow. When I have to get auth for something, the turn around is a few days, if not a week. That doesn't sound bad, compared with an HMO and having to jump through hoops, but when you think about why this program even exists, it's almost ludicrious that one would have to wait that long for something they NEED, something prescribed by a CF Specialist! Yet, they cover everything, so I try to deal with it. You do get approvals (I've never been denied or had to fight for anything), it just takes a while.

I asked my social worker if other states have this GHPP type program...she stated there are one or two others, and I think one of them is Texas, but I can't be certain.

GHPP covers other diseases like Sickle Cell - genetic diseases.

I live in the desert, we have no humidity here. (ok, relativly none)
As for moving to another state - I thought about it once a few years ago, but I decided that it was wiser to live somewhere I could get what I needed, and didn't have to fight for it. Thus, I stay in Cali. The down side to that is, It's more expensive, that's why I live 90 miles from my center, it's more affordable.
As for family - I just have my sister that I was close to at the time, and she wanted me to move with her (to Colorado). But again, I decided it was best for me to stay in Cali. She ended up not moving, but, my point is I would rather do without family (being still relativly healthy), and live where I could get the best care. Now I have my husband - so it turned out to be the right decision!

Well, that's my knowledge about Cali.

 

[JennifersHope]

I am seriously considering moving... I am almost 100 percent sure I am going to move .. Not sure when..

If I were to move it would be to Columbia, South Carolina. The reasons do have to do with my CF...Mainly the quality of life I would have. The cost of living is so much less then it is here in NJ. I don't want to have to spen every ounce of my waking time working, just to maintain a average lifestyle.

In SC. I would be around people that I love. I Have close friends that are closer then family that are moving there.. I would be able to work a little more then part time and maintain a better life style there, then I can here working full time plus.

The weather is hotter there, which for me isn't the best, but I don't hang out outside here to much anyway...

The insurance would be a little better health wise depending on which hospital I chose to work at.. and the best part is.. I can buy a home, a new home, and not owe a $2000.00 a month mortgage. Also being with my loved ones is a great motive.

The only thing I would really miss is my family, Goddaughter, my friends here and my job... I feel like the Mayor at my job because I know everyone.. doctors, nurses, janitors... everyone and I love that security...

 

[JennifersHope]

I am seriously considering moving... I am almost 100 percent sure I am going to move .. Not sure when..

If I were to move it would be to Columbia, South Carolina. The reasons do have to do with my CF...Mainly the quality of life I would have. The cost of living is so much less then it is here in NJ. I don't want to have to spen every ounce of my waking time working, just to maintain a average lifestyle.

In SC. I would be around people that I love. I Have close friends that are closer then family that are moving there.. I would be able to work a little more then part time and maintain a better life style there, then I can here working full time plus.

The weather is hotter there, which for me isn't the best, but I don't hang out outside here to much anyway...

The insurance would be a little better health wise depending on which hospital I chose to work at.. and the best part is.. I can buy a home, a new home, and not owe a $2000.00 a month mortgage. Also being with my loved ones is a great motive.

The only thing I would really miss is my family, Goddaughter, my friends here and my job... I feel like the Mayor at my job because I know everyone.. doctors, nurses, janitors... everyone and I love that security...

 

[JennifersHope]

I am seriously considering moving... I am almost 100 percent sure I am going to move .. Not sure when..

If I were to move it would be to Columbia, South Carolina. The reasons do have to do with my CF...Mainly the quality of life I would have. The cost of living is so much less then it is here in NJ. I don't want to have to spen every ounce of my waking time working, just to maintain a average lifestyle.

In SC. I would be around people that I love. I Have close friends that are closer then family that are moving there.. I would be able to work a little more then part time and maintain a better life style there, then I can here working full time plus.

The weather is hotter there, which for me isn't the best, but I don't hang out outside here to much anyway...

The insurance would be a little better health wise depending on which hospital I chose to work at.. and the best part is.. I can buy a home, a new home, and not owe a $2000.00 a month mortgage. Also being with my loved ones is a great motive.

The only thing I would really miss is my family, Goddaughter, my friends here and my job... I feel like the Mayor at my job because I know everyone.. doctors, nurses, janitors... everyone and I love that security...

 

[Lance2020x]

VERY good topic.<br>
<br>
I've lived in Tennessee most of my life, Arizona part of my life, and California soon, and visited Florida every now and then. So I'll tell you about the states I know a lot about.<br><br>
<b>Florida</b>: I HATE Florida, the instant I cross the Florida border I start coughing, and I don't stop until I leave, it is so humid there that I can't stay for more than a week or two (which sucks, because my extended family has a beach cabin there).<br><br>
<b>Arizona</b>: I've been living in Arizona for the past four months or so, and let me tell you it's AMAZING for the lungs. I don't know anything about the healthcare or insurance because I'm not living there permanently, but the humidity and air is great. It's almost TOO dry though, because I get dry chapped hands/face very easily, and ever since I moved there it's a huge challenge to keep my skin from cracking all around.<br><br>
<b>California and New York</b>: I recently found out that California and New York are the two states that have automatic full CF insurance coverage. I'm in California right now checking out a job opportunity to decide if I want to move here. And after a week I've been pretty pleasantly surprised with the air here (I'm in Northern California). I can't say for certain though because I think I'm getting a little bug, and that throws off my lung senses. Last time I visited this part of California I was sick for a week because of the allergens, but that passed quickly.<br><br>
<b>Tennessee</b>: I was born and grew up in Tennessee, the are is great, not the greatest in the universe, but comfortable and stable. There IS quite a bit of pollen in most summertimes, but that can be avoided (for the most part) just by wearing a mask while mowing the lawn.<br>I go to the Vanderbilt medical clinic in Nashville, and I would say the healthcare is beyond amazing. I've never had a problem with doctors and they will bend over backwards to help with anything that you need. Everyone is friendly, personal, helpful, and will go to any extent to help out with ANYTHING. <br>Now the Tennessee Insurance.... that's a different story. Lets just say that it's a GOOD thing the doctors are so helpful, because we are constantly waging an endless battle against TN insurance. They're GREAT until you turn 17, then they give you hell. They change their policies every couple of month, nobody ever knows what is going on in the inner workings of TennCare, it's horrible. They've been trying to boot me for almost 4 years now, and it's just by the grace of God that I still have insurance. Thus the reason I'm probably moving to California very soon.<br><br>
Also I'de like to note that I've traveled a bit, and Israel is probably the best place I've ever been for my lungs. They have AMAZING healthcare and the air there is beautiful.

<br><br>Anyway sorry to write a book, I hope that helps a little though!

 

[Lance2020x]

VERY good topic.<br>
<br>
I've lived in Tennessee most of my life, Arizona part of my life, and California soon, and visited Florida every now and then. So I'll tell you about the states I know a lot about.<br><br>
<b>Florida</b>: I HATE Florida, the instant I cross the Florida border I start coughing, and I don't stop until I leave, it is so humid there that I can't stay for more than a week or two (which sucks, because my extended family has a beach cabin there).<br><br>
<b>Arizona</b>: I've been living in Arizona for the past four months or so, and let me tell you it's AMAZING for the lungs. I don't know anything about the healthcare or insurance because I'm not living there permanently, but the humidity and air is great. It's almost TOO dry though, because I get dry chapped hands/face very easily, and ever since I moved there it's a huge challenge to keep my skin from cracking all around.<br><br>
<b>California and New York</b>: I recently found out that California and New York are the two states that have automatic full CF insurance coverage. I'm in California right now checking out a job opportunity to decide if I want to move here. And after a week I've been pretty pleasantly surprised with the air here (I'm in Northern California). I can't say for certain though because I think I'm getting a little bug, and that throws off my lung senses. Last time I visited this part of California I was sick for a week because of the allergens, but that passed quickly.<br><br>
<b>Tennessee</b>: I was born and grew up in Tennessee, the are is great, not the greatest in the universe, but comfortable and stable. There IS quite a bit of pollen in most summertimes, but that can be avoided (for the most part) just by wearing a mask while mowing the lawn.<br>I go to the Vanderbilt medical clinic in Nashville, and I would say the healthcare is beyond amazing. I've never had a problem with doctors and they will bend over backwards to help with anything that you need. Everyone is friendly, personal, helpful, and will go to any extent to help out with ANYTHING. <br>Now the Tennessee Insurance.... that's a different story. Lets just say that it's a GOOD thing the doctors are so helpful, because we are constantly waging an endless battle against TN insurance. They're GREAT until you turn 17, then they give you hell. They change their policies every couple of month, nobody ever knows what is going on in the inner workings of TennCare, it's horrible. They've been trying to boot me for almost 4 years now, and it's just by the grace of God that I still have insurance. Thus the reason I'm probably moving to California very soon.<br><br>
Also I'de like to note that I've traveled a bit, and Israel is probably the best place I've ever been for my lungs. They have AMAZING healthcare and the air there is beautiful.

<br><br>Anyway sorry to write a book, I hope that helps a little though!

 

[Lance2020x]

VERY good topic.<br>
<br>
I've lived in Tennessee most of my life, Arizona part of my life, and California soon, and visited Florida every now and then. So I'll tell you about the states I know a lot about.<br><br>
<b>Florida</b>: I HATE Florida, the instant I cross the Florida border I start coughing, and I don't stop until I leave, it is so humid there that I can't stay for more than a week or two (which sucks, because my extended family has a beach cabin there).<br><br>
<b>Arizona</b>: I've been living in Arizona for the past four months or so, and let me tell you it's AMAZING for the lungs. I don't know anything about the healthcare or insurance because I'm not living there permanently, but the humidity and air is great. It's almost TOO dry though, because I get dry chapped hands/face very easily, and ever since I moved there it's a huge challenge to keep my skin from cracking all around.<br><br>
<b>California and New York</b>: I recently found out that California and New York are the two states that have automatic full CF insurance coverage. I'm in California right now checking out a job opportunity to decide if I want to move here. And after a week I've been pretty pleasantly surprised with the air here (I'm in Northern California). I can't say for certain though because I think I'm getting a little bug, and that throws off my lung senses. Last time I visited this part of California I was sick for a week because of the allergens, but that passed quickly.<br><br>
<b>Tennessee</b>: I was born and grew up in Tennessee, the are is great, not the greatest in the universe, but comfortable and stable. There IS quite a bit of pollen in most summertimes, but that can be avoided (for the most part) just by wearing a mask while mowing the lawn.<br>I go to the Vanderbilt medical clinic in Nashville, and I would say the healthcare is beyond amazing. I've never had a problem with doctors and they will bend over backwards to help with anything that you need. Everyone is friendly, personal, helpful, and will go to any extent to help out with ANYTHING. <br>Now the Tennessee Insurance.... that's a different story. Lets just say that it's a GOOD thing the doctors are so helpful, because we are constantly waging an endless battle against TN insurance. They're GREAT until you turn 17, then they give you hell. They change their policies every couple of month, nobody ever knows what is going on in the inner workings of TennCare, it's horrible. They've been trying to boot me for almost 4 years now, and it's just by the grace of God that I still have insurance. Thus the reason I'm probably moving to California very soon.<br><br>
Also I'de like to note that I've traveled a bit, and Israel is probably the best place I've ever been for my lungs. They have AMAZING healthcare and the air there is beautiful.

<br><br>Anyway sorry to write a book, I hope that helps a little though!

 

[JennifersHope]

Blake I was wondering what you meant by automatic CF coverage in NY? IS that for people who work as well? In NJ they have a supplemental coverage program but you have to be under a certain annual income to get into it.

Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Blake I was wondering what you meant by automatic CF coverage in NY? IS that for people who work as well? In NJ they have a supplemental coverage program but you have to be under a certain annual income to get into it.

Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Blake I was wondering what you meant by automatic CF coverage in NY? IS that for people who work as well? In NJ they have a supplemental coverage program but you have to be under a certain annual income to get into it.

Jennifer

 

[NoExcuses]

Ya there's no automatic CF coverage in California. I've lived here my whole life, and if you bust your @$$ and work full time, you must pay through the nose to be eligable for GHPP.

If you don't work at all, that's another story...

 

[NoExcuses]

Ya there's no automatic CF coverage in California. I've lived here my whole life, and if you bust your @$$ and work full time, you must pay through the nose to be eligable for GHPP.

If you don't work at all, that's another story...