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.

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

75. Thank you 2naSalit, you are so right!

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:22 PM

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Coventina

(29,784 posts)

4. Hooray!!!!! Much needed GREAT news!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:31 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

76. Thank you Coventina

Reply to Coventina (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:22 PM

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irisblue

(37,604 posts)

5. YES!!!! HAPPY DANCE !!!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:31 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

77. Thank you Irisblue, indeed a glorious day!

Reply to irisblue (Reply #5)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:23 PM

Thursday

KitFox

(581 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

Thursday

had to endure. Hooray!🩷🩷🩷🩷

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 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

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justaprogressive

(6,971 posts)

7. You did it!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:34 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

87. Lolol, thank you Justaprogressive

Reply to justaprogressive (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:11 PM

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AnotherMother4Peace

(5,155 posts)

8. Very good news! Thank you for sharing it with us. I'm smiling for you right now. nt

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:36 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 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

Thursday

I love your name.

SheltieLover

(81,049 posts)

9. Told ya so!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:37 PM

Thursday

Congrats, John!!!

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

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

93. That's a thought SheltieLover.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #9)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:22 PM

Thursday

Thank you so much for your ongoing support and kindness!

dickthegrouch

(4,562 posts)

10. Excellent. I hope it is backdated! /nt

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:37 PM

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SheltieLover

(81,049 posts)

12. It always is.

Reply to dickthegrouch (Reply #10)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:41 PM

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IbogaProject

(5,954 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

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

SheltieLover

(81,049 posts)

66. Sounds like a scam to me.

Reply to IbogaProject (Reply #57)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:46 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

106. I've been on Medicaid since the beginning of this journey.

Reply to IbogaProject (Reply #57)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:33 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 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

Thursday

Thank you Dickthegrouch

Spazito

(55,674 posts)

11. Excellent, congrats...

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:40 PM

Thursday

I am so happy for you!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

95. Thank you Spazito

Reply to Spazito (Reply #11)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:23 PM

Thursday

chowder66

(12,336 posts)

13. That's AWESOME!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:44 PM

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SheltieLover

(81,049 posts)

15. Best news yet today!

Reply to chowder66 (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:49 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

96. Thank you Chowder66 it really is!

Reply to chowder66 (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:24 PM

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MineralMan

(151,387 posts)

14. Very Good News!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:44 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

97. Thank you MineralMan.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #14)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:25 PM

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usonian

(25,749 posts)

16. Coach Mike and I salute you!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:53 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

99. Thank you Usonian, your words percolate with me regularly.

Reply to usonian (Reply #16)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:26 PM

Thursday

Polly Hennessey

(8,874 posts)

17. Best news of the day. 🤗

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:53 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

100. Thank you Polly Hennessey

Reply to Polly Hennessey (Reply #17)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:27 PM

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debm55

(61,054 posts)

18. Great news, John. Wonderful news. I am so happy for you.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:56 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

107. Thank you so much Debbie, you have been a rock through this!

Reply to debm55 (Reply #18)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:34 PM

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LoisB

(13,121 posts)

19. I am bawling with you. Hallelujah!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:57 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

108. I'm certain you have been LoisB, you have been an Angel! Thank you for everything!

Reply to LoisB (Reply #19)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:36 PM

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Alephy

(162 posts)

20. Congratulations, man!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:05 PM

Thursday

This is great news.

I hope things steadily improve for you.

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

109. Thank you so much Alephy. It can only get better from this point.

Reply to Alephy (Reply #20)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:37 PM

Thursday

Scrivener7

(59,729 posts)

21. This makes my day!!! I'm so happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:29 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 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

Thursday

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

livetohike

(24,321 posts)

22. Congratulations! So happy for you that the wait

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:32 PM

Thursday

is over .

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

129. Thank you Livetohike, I appreciate the empathy a lot.

Reply to livetohike (Reply #22)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 09:44 PM

Thursday

bluestarone

(22,266 posts)

23. AWESOME!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:40 PM

Thursday

So very happy for you!!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

130. Thank you Bluestarone

Reply to bluestarone (Reply #23)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 09:45 PM

Thursday

Nanuke

(930 posts)

24. Yipee! Such good news. I am so happy for you John!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:43 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 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

Thursday

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

Figarosmom

(12,328 posts)

25. Always great when someone who has the need

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:47 PM

Thursday

Gets the prize! 🎉🎉🎉🎉💥💥💥💥😊

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

137. Thank you Figarosmom, I very selfishly agree lol.

Reply to Figarosmom (Reply #25)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:33 AM

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Grim Chieftain

(1,830 posts)

26. So very happy for you, John

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:47 PM

Thursday

Enjoy!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

138. Thank you Grim Chieftain.

Reply to Grim Chieftain (Reply #26)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:34 AM

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UpInArms

(55,055 posts)

27. Hurray!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:48 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

139. Thank you UpInArms.

Reply to UpInArms (Reply #27)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:35 AM

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Gosmudgeyourself

(8 posts)

28. BEST NEWS EVER, Seriously 🥰☮️

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:52 PM

Thursday

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

(6,313 posts)

140. Thank you Gosmudgeyourself,

Reply to Gosmudgeyourself (Reply #28)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:37 AM

Friday

Those are some of the sweetest, kindest words I've ever read.

Lifeafter70

(1,107 posts)

29. Nice

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:54 PM

Thursday

Hopefully things will help to stabilize things and give you a little peace.

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

141. Thank you Lifeafter70,

Reply to Lifeafter70 (Reply #29)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:37 AM

Friday

I'm certain it will.

niyad

(132,912 posts)

30. YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:56 PM

Thursday

more later!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

142. Thank you Niyad, I'll wait here lol

Reply to niyad (Reply #30)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:39 AM

Friday

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

niyad

(132,912 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

Friday

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

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

172. Wow, thank you Niyad, is that what it means to go viral? Lol

Reply to niyad (Reply #146)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:48 PM

Saturday

niyad

(132,912 posts)

178. Something like that!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #172)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:57 PM

Saturday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

179. Was trying to be funny lol

Reply to niyad (Reply #178)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 03:07 PM

Saturday

niyad

(132,912 posts)

180. You were!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #179)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 03:11 PM

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MackinacBridge

(35 posts)

31. Wonderful news

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 01:59 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

173. Thank you MackinacBridge.

Reply to MackinacBridge (Reply #31)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:49 PM

Saturday

WinstonSmith4740

(3,442 posts)

32. Awesome!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:00 PM

Thursday

Congratulations! SO happy for you! Now reward yourself!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

175. Thank you WinsyonSmith4740,

Reply to WinstonSmith4740 (Reply #32)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:50 PM

Saturday

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

Each one represents such a joyous heart.

Ilikepurple

(723 posts)

33. Very good news! I'm happy for you.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:00 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

176. Thank you Ilikepurple,

Reply to Ilikepurple (Reply #33)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:52 PM

Saturday

Of course, being a MN Vikings fan, Ilikepurple too lol

question everything

(52,196 posts)

34. Hallelujah

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:01 PM

Thursday

So glad that I was part of this big win.

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

103. Me too Question Everything, so many of you have become so dear to me. I am so very blessed.

Reply to question everything (Reply #34)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:30 PM

Thursday

MiHale

(13,082 posts)

35. Ok!...

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:04 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

150. Thank you MiHale

Reply to MiHale (Reply #35)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:27 PM

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spudspud

(655 posts)

36. Congrats man.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:10 PM

Thursday

Glad it worked out for you in the end.

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

151. Thank you Spudspud.

Reply to spudspud (Reply #36)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:28 PM

Saturday

Picaro

(2,400 posts)

37. Congratulations!!!!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:14 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

152. Thank you very much Picaro

Reply to Picaro (Reply #37)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:29 PM

Saturday

AllaN01Bear

(29,634 posts)

38. ""

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:15 PM

Thursday

Srkdqltr

(9,802 posts)

39. Excellent. I'm super happy for you!!!!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:18 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

153. Thank you so much Srkdqltr

Reply to Srkdqltr (Reply #39)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:29 PM

Saturday

PatrickforB

(15,453 posts)

40. YAY!!!! I'm so very happy for you! Wonderful news. n/t

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:19 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

154. Thank you so much for the kind words PatrickforB

Reply to PatrickforB (Reply #40)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:30 PM

Saturday

susanr516

(1,514 posts)

41. Congratulations!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:26 PM

Thursday

I know that's a great load off your shoulders.

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

155. Thank you Susanr516, it certainly is

Reply to susanr516 (Reply #41)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:31 PM

Saturday

Tree Lady

(13,318 posts)

42. So happy for you!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:30 PM

Thursday

What a huge weight that has been lifted. Enjoy the good feeling

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

156. Thank you Tree Lady

Reply to Tree Lady (Reply #42)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:31 PM

Saturday

ProfessorGAC

(76,920 posts)

43. Good For You

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:30 PM

Thursday

My wife was so relieved when she got her approval.

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 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

Saturday

JHB

(38,250 posts)

44. I have no idea what this is about, but "Cheers!"

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:34 PM

Thursday

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

StarryNite

(12,144 posts)

46. Glad I'm not the only one.

Reply to JHB (Reply #44)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:37 PM

Thursday

RussBLib

(10,669 posts)

49. More than you know

Reply to StarryNite (Reply #46)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:40 PM

Thursday

That seems to happen a lot lately. Like, huh?

StarryNite

(12,144 posts)

52. Maybe we're in a time warp or something?

Reply to RussBLib (Reply #49)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:49 PM

Thursday

niyad

(132,912 posts)

68. his disability case

Reply to StarryNite (Reply #46)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 05:37 PM

Thursday

StarryNite

(12,144 posts)

70. Oh that's wonderful news!

Reply to niyad (Reply #68)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 05:59 PM

Thursday

Thank you for clarifying.

niyad

(132,912 posts)

72. You are most welcome. It is indeed most wonderful news, a very

Reply to StarryNite (Reply #70)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:02 PM

Thursday

long time in coming!

Mossfern

(4,728 posts)

177. Thank you!

Reply to niyad (Reply #68)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:53 PM

Saturday

Well, that certainly is something to celebrate!!!

Mossfern

(4,728 posts)

174. I'm rec'ing everyone who has the same question

Reply to StarryNite (Reply #46)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:50 PM

Saturday

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

niyad

(132,912 posts)

67. John won his disabbility case, finally.

Reply to JHB (Reply #44)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 05:35 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

158. Oh ow you might have some idea, but really, even that's an understatement lol.

Reply to JHB (Reply #44)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:33 PM

Saturday

mvd

(65,934 posts)

45. Congrats!! I am very happy for you, John

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:36 PM

Thursday

A toast!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

159. Cheers MVD, thank you.

Reply to mvd (Reply #45)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:34 PM

Saturday

MustLoveBeagles

(16,727 posts)

47. Wonderful news

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:37 PM

Thursday

Congratulations 🎉👏

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

166. Thank you so much Mustlovebeagles.

Reply to MustLoveBeagles (Reply #47)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:44 PM

Saturday

barbtries

(31,317 posts)

48. very happy for you!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:38 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

167. Thank you Barbtries

Reply to barbtries (Reply #48)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:45 PM

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Permanut

(8,436 posts)

50. Great news!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:41 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

168. Indeed Permanut, indeed. Thank you

Reply to Permanut (Reply #50)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:45 PM

Saturday

pandr32

(14,307 posts)

51. Congratulations!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:47 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

169. Thank you Pandr32

Reply to pandr32 (Reply #51)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:46 PM

Saturday

Phoenix61

(18,847 posts)

53. Yeah! I'm so very happy for you.😀

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:50 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

170. Thank you Phoenix61

Reply to Phoenix61 (Reply #53)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:46 PM

Saturday

mgardener

(2,374 posts)

54. Congrats

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:00 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

171. Thank you Mgardener

Reply to mgardener (Reply #54)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:47 PM

Saturday

blueknight73

(341 posts)

55. I have no idea

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:06 PM

Thursday

What you won, but I'm happy for you!

moonscape

(5,772 posts)

59. His disability case

Reply to blueknight73 (Reply #55)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:19 PM

Thursday

Katcat

(578 posts)

62. Thank you!

Reply to moonscape (Reply #59)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:51 PM

Thursday

I didn’t know either and I’m so glad it was such good news!

valleyrogue

(2,754 posts)

132. That is good news, indeed.

Reply to moonscape (Reply #59)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 10:49 PM

Thursday

Trying to get or keep the benefits is a real bear.

blueknight73

(341 posts)

182. Well.

Reply to moonscape (Reply #59)

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 08:36 AM

12 hrs ago

That's great news! Thank you for letting me know!

blm

(114,690 posts)

56. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:10 PM

Thursday

lark

(26,086 posts)

58. How awesome is that?? Huge congrats!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:17 PM

Thursday

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!

ananda

(35,272 posts)

60. Congratulations!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:23 PM

Thursday

and Fuck Trump

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

165. Thank you Ananda, I'll leave it positive lol.

Reply to ananda (Reply #60)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:43 PM

Saturday

Cadfael

(1,381 posts)

61. Congratulations!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:48 PM

Thursday

It must be such a relief!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

117. You have no idea Cadfael, Thank you.

Reply to Cadfael (Reply #61)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:46 PM

Thursday

Mollyann

(157 posts)

63. Big smiles

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:02 PM

Thursday

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

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

80. I found that out too today. Thank you Mollyann

Reply to Mollyann (Reply #63)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:32 PM

Thursday

surfered

(13,690 posts)

64. I'm happy for you and the good news!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:15 PM

Thursday

byronius

(7,985 posts)

65. Awesome!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:19 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

114. Yes Yes Yes, thank you Byronius!

Reply to byronius (Reply #65)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:43 PM

Thursday

ms liberty

(11,277 posts)

69. Yay!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 05:44 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

112. Thank you Ms Liberty

Reply to ms liberty (Reply #69)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:40 PM

Thursday

Billsdaughter

(159 posts)

71. Sometimes good wins over evil...

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:01 PM

Thursday

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

(6,313 posts)

92. Thank you for such a sweet message Billsdaughter, Cheers

Reply to Billsdaughter (Reply #71)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:19 PM

Thursday

Trueblue Texan

(4,514 posts)

78. Congratulations!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:23 PM

Thursday

We've all been rooting for you!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

86. Thank you Trueblue Texan

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Reply #78)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:00 PM

Thursday

yellow dahlia

(6,114 posts)

81. Excellent!

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:33 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

85. Thank you Yellow Dahlia

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:59 PM

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mnhtnbb

(33,431 posts)

82. It is WONDERFUL to hear this good news!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:53 PM

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Congratulations!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

84. Thank you Mnhtnbb

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:58 PM

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GoodRaisin

(10,961 posts)

83. Congratulations!

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:55 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

90. Thank you Good Raisin

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:16 PM

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AltairIV

(1,053 posts)

89. Terrific news.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:14 PM

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Congratulations!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

91. Thank you AltairIV

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:16 PM

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NEOH

(325 posts)

98. You Rock Jmckusick!!! nt

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:26 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

101. Thank you NEOH, that you took the time to post here means a lot!

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:29 PM

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NEOH

(325 posts)

183. JMCKUSICK, I Appreciate That!! nt

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Tue Apr 14, 2026, 11:47 AM

9 hrs ago

Onthefly

(1,314 posts)

102. That is wonderful news!!

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:29 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

104. Thank you Onthefly

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:31 PM

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highplainsdem

(62,485 posts)

105. Congrats! Very happy for you!

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:32 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

110. Thank you Highplainsdem, it means a lot.

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:38 PM

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Clouds Passing

(8,028 posts)

111. YAAAAASSSS! Congratulations 🎉

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:39 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

113. Thank you Clouds Passing,

Reply to Clouds Passing (Reply #111)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:42 PM

Thursday

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

Clouds Passing

(8,028 posts)

118. I'm really happy you got approved. What a relief!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #113)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:50 PM

Thursday

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

(6,313 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

Thursday

make it so very painful.

badhair77

(5,196 posts)

116. I'm so happy for you!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:46 PM

Thursday

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.

Lochloosa

(16,752 posts)

119. Outstanding. What a Long Strange Trip.

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:52 PM

Thursday

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 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

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Thank you always for that Lochloosa.

MIButterfly

(2,859 posts)

120. YAHOO!!!!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:12 PM

Thursday

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

(6,313 posts)

121. Thank you so much for your sweet words MIButterfly,

Reply to MIButterfly (Reply #120)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:32 PM

Thursday

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

MIButterfly

(2,859 posts)

123. Thank you for your kind words, JMCKUSICK.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #121)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:36 PM

Thursday

We're all in this life's journey together.

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

124. Indeed!

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:43 PM

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Celerity

(54,603 posts)

122. congratualations JM

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:35 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

125. Thank you Celerity.

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:44 PM

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electric_blue68

(26,949 posts)

127. Oh! WOW! YAY!

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 09:10 PM

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Faux pas

(16,415 posts)

128. Excellent

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 09:13 PM

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JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

135. Thank you Faux pas

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Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:26 AM

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calimary

(90,271 posts)

133. Thanks so much for taking us along on this journey!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:12 AM

Friday

I love good news, and your story certainly fits.

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

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

134. Thank you Calimary, but it is you who encouraged me

Reply to calimary (Reply #133)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 01:25 AM

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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.

calimary

(90,271 posts)

149. Hugs back atcha, my friend!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #134)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 02:39 PM

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Ziggysmom

(4,137 posts)

143. I knew you would be approved! Thank God, you can now relax.

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Fri Apr 10, 2026, 04:06 AM

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Bug Hug

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

160. And I have been, it really has been such a relief. Thank you for your ongoing support Ziggysmom.

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Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:35 PM

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littlemissmartypants

(33,925 posts)

144. ❤️

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 04:20 AM

Friday

Congratulations!

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

161. Thank you Littlemissmartypants, the heart says it all.

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #144)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:36 PM

Saturday

OldBaldy1701E

(11,253 posts)

145. I am happy for you.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 08:39 AM

Friday

I am also enraged beyond belief, but I am happy for you.

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

162. I can truly understand both feelings Baldy1701E,

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #145)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:39 PM

Saturday

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

(11,253 posts)

181. Yeah...

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #162)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 08:59 AM

Sunday

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

(17,640 posts)

147. That is fantastic news to start my day!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 11:07 AM

Friday

Congratulations, and all the very best!

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

JMCKUSICK

(6,313 posts)

163. You did, and I remember.

Reply to hamsterjill (Reply #147)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:41 PM

Saturday

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

(8,325 posts)

148. Three cheers!!!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 12:34 PM

Friday

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

(6,313 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

Saturday

Please rest assured, my spirits certainly are.

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