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GrantsWife

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Well I am from the US and currently in the process of immigrating to Canada to live with my husband who has CF. We are living in Newfoundland and everything (meds, doctor visits, xrays, ensure, etc) is all paid for and given for free. In the back of my mind I worry that our application for me to immigrate to Canada will not be approved. I am a worry wart.

Anyway, I would like for our backup plan to be for him to try to immigrate to the US but how possible would this be I don't know. Now, I don't want to put immigration matters into here because I know other forums to do that. My main concern is that if we are to move to the US in the future how possible is it for us to form a life there together with his CF?

Are there assistance programs to help you pay for things or at least lower the costs? How much does it normally costs for someone with CF to cover everything for a year or per month? I have researched and know that the most expensive things he would need is his pulmozyme and tobramycin. Are there ways to afford these cheaper? His main medicines are pulmozyme, tobramycin, pulmicort, salbutamol, and ventolin inhaler if this helps.

I guess my main question is: what all would he be eligible for in the US with him having CF? I would just want to provide a good life for him there as well if we do someday move back to my home. Thank you to anyone that can help me. Sorry if it is really confusing but if you have a question or need something better explained please let me know.

Looking forward to all of your helpful advice and info! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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GrantsWife

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Well I am from the US and currently in the process of immigrating to Canada to live with my husband who has CF. We are living in Newfoundland and everything (meds, doctor visits, xrays, ensure, etc) is all paid for and given for free. In the back of my mind I worry that our application for me to immigrate to Canada will not be approved. I am a worry wart.

Anyway, I would like for our backup plan to be for him to try to immigrate to the US but how possible would this be I don't know. Now, I don't want to put immigration matters into here because I know other forums to do that. My main concern is that if we are to move to the US in the future how possible is it for us to form a life there together with his CF?

Are there assistance programs to help you pay for things or at least lower the costs? How much does it normally costs for someone with CF to cover everything for a year or per month? I have researched and know that the most expensive things he would need is his pulmozyme and tobramycin. Are there ways to afford these cheaper? His main medicines are pulmozyme, tobramycin, pulmicort, salbutamol, and ventolin inhaler if this helps.

I guess my main question is: what all would he be eligible for in the US with him having CF? I would just want to provide a good life for him there as well if we do someday move back to my home. Thank you to anyone that can help me. Sorry if it is really confusing but if you have a question or need something better explained please let me know.

Looking forward to all of your helpful advice and info! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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GrantsWife

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Well I am from the US and currently in the process of immigrating to Canada to live with my husband who has CF. We are living in Newfoundland and everything (meds, doctor visits, xrays, ensure, etc) is all paid for and given for free. In the back of my mind I worry that our application for me to immigrate to Canada will not be approved. I am a worry wart.
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<br />Anyway, I would like for our backup plan to be for him to try to immigrate to the US but how possible would this be I don't know. Now, I don't want to put immigration matters into here because I know other forums to do that. My main concern is that if we are to move to the US in the future how possible is it for us to form a life there together with his CF?
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<br />Are there assistance programs to help you pay for things or at least lower the costs? How much does it normally costs for someone with CF to cover everything for a year or per month? I have researched and know that the most expensive things he would need is his pulmozyme and tobramycin. Are there ways to afford these cheaper? His main medicines are pulmozyme, tobramycin, pulmicort, salbutamol, and ventolin inhaler if this helps.
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<br />I guess my main question is: what all would he be eligible for in the US with him having CF? I would just want to provide a good life for him there as well if we do someday move back to my home. Thank you to anyone that can help me. Sorry if it is really confusing but if you have a question or need something better explained please let me know.
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<br />Looking forward to all of your helpful advice and info! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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GrantsWife

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Lots of views but no posts. Maybe I didn't describe something clearly enough or something. Please let me know if I can help word anything different or something. I would just like to know it is capable to still give my husband a healthy life if we do ever move to my home.

Any tips, advice, etc we would be grateful for. Thanks. <img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/lalastarrr/emoticon/thsmilie_coeur.png">
 
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GrantsWife

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Lots of views but no posts. Maybe I didn't describe something clearly enough or something. Please let me know if I can help word anything different or something. I would just like to know it is capable to still give my husband a healthy life if we do ever move to my home.

Any tips, advice, etc we would be grateful for. Thanks. <img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/lalastarrr/emoticon/thsmilie_coeur.png">
 
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GrantsWife

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Lots of views but no posts. Maybe I didn't describe something clearly enough or something. Please let me know if I can help word anything different or something. I would just like to know it is capable to still give my husband a healthy life if we do ever move to my home.
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<br />Any tips, advice, etc we would be grateful for. Thanks. <img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/lalastarrr/emoticon/thsmilie_coeur.png">
 
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colinmaydahl

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Califorina has a program called GHPP, it is for adults with CF. Don't know about what sort of residency restrictions the program has. The state budget did just get cut back and GHPP did see some cuts. Once You get in, it is pretty good for a Gov program. I have gone to the clinics in San Diego and Sacramento and love the Dr's.

Colin
28m with CF
 
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colinmaydahl

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Califorina has a program called GHPP, it is for adults with CF. Don't know about what sort of residency restrictions the program has. The state budget did just get cut back and GHPP did see some cuts. Once You get in, it is pretty good for a Gov program. I have gone to the clinics in San Diego and Sacramento and love the Dr's.

Colin
28m with CF
 
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colinmaydahl

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Califorina has a program called GHPP, it is for adults with CF. Don't know about what sort of residency restrictions the program has. The state budget did just get cut back and GHPP did see some cuts. Once You get in, it is pretty good for a Gov program. I have gone to the clinics in San Diego and Sacramento and love the Dr's.
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<br />Colin
<br />28m with CF
 
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GrantsWife

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Thank you so much for sharing that. Well I was hoping there would be maybe programs closer to Virginia since that is where I am from. I mean if worse came to worse, I guess we could move there. However, I would much rather not. Are there any other government assistance for CF?
 
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GrantsWife

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Thank you so much for sharing that. Well I was hoping there would be maybe programs closer to Virginia since that is where I am from. I mean if worse came to worse, I guess we could move there. However, I would much rather not. Are there any other government assistance for CF?
 
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GrantsWife

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Thank you so much for sharing that. Well I was hoping there would be maybe programs closer to Virginia since that is where I am from. I mean if worse came to worse, I guess we could move there. However, I would much rather not. Are there any other government assistance for CF?
 
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GrantsWife

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Well I am looking at GHPP, it seems very good. Do they provide most things for free?
Are there any states on the east coast that have the same sort of program? Also, are people with CF eligible for any benefits from Social Security or Medicare?
 
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GrantsWife

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Well I am looking at GHPP, it seems very good. Do they provide most things for free?
Are there any states on the east coast that have the same sort of program? Also, are people with CF eligible for any benefits from Social Security or Medicare?
 
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GrantsWife

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Well I am looking at GHPP, it seems very good. Do they provide most things for free?
<br />Are there any states on the east coast that have the same sort of program? Also, are people with CF eligible for any benefits from Social Security or Medicare?
 
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colinmaydahl

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They cover everything...... All of the CF stuff is pretty easy, and other medical things are a little more tricky(dental,vision, mental health). I would call a clinic in Virginia and ask what kind of programs they talk, the social worker should be able to give You the info.

I also can't work(due to getting sick) and I have Medicare and S.S., I get about $800 a month which is very hard to live on here in Ca. If he can get insurance through Your job, GHPP will get bumped to secondary insurance.

I just PMed You my number, give me a ring and I can answer more questions.

Colin
 
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colinmaydahl

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They cover everything...... All of the CF stuff is pretty easy, and other medical things are a little more tricky(dental,vision, mental health). I would call a clinic in Virginia and ask what kind of programs they talk, the social worker should be able to give You the info.

I also can't work(due to getting sick) and I have Medicare and S.S., I get about $800 a month which is very hard to live on here in Ca. If he can get insurance through Your job, GHPP will get bumped to secondary insurance.

I just PMed You my number, give me a ring and I can answer more questions.

Colin
 
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colinmaydahl

New member
They cover everything...... All of the CF stuff is pretty easy, and other medical things are a little more tricky(dental,vision, mental health). I would call a clinic in Virginia and ask what kind of programs they talk, the social worker should be able to give You the info.
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<br />I also can't work(due to getting sick) and I have Medicare and S.S., I get about $800 a month which is very hard to live on here in Ca. If he can get insurance through Your job, GHPP will get bumped to secondary insurance.
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<br />I just PMed You my number, give me a ring and I can answer more questions.
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<br />Colin
 
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GrantsWife

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Wow thank you, you have been so very helpful. Well if it comes down to it we could move there but I will see what they have around my area or at least a state closer by. If I do move back I will definitely do my best to get him on insurance that I get through a job. Hopefully that won't be too hard even though I am somewhat expecting it. Your advice and tips have not been unappreciated. Thank you again.
 
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GrantsWife

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Wow thank you, you have been so very helpful. Well if it comes down to it we could move there but I will see what they have around my area or at least a state closer by. If I do move back I will definitely do my best to get him on insurance that I get through a job. Hopefully that won't be too hard even though I am somewhat expecting it. Your advice and tips have not been unappreciated. Thank you again.
 
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