financial help - Parkinson's Disease Message Board

desi26 · 12-12-2000, 10:12 PM

I have applied for ssd, but that takes along time.I am now struggling to keep up with all my bills. In my area because I am single and own a home I am not eligable for much help.Please hoping someone could point me in the right direction to places that might be willing to help.

Carole · 12-12-2000, 10:22 PM

Hi Desi!
I've been there and can tell you that the most important bill to pay is your mortgage. Keep that payment up, even if the others fall to the wayside. You will be able to negotiate a settlement on other bills such as credit cards. Ask yourself if there is anyone in your family who can help. If you belong to a church, sopmeone in the congregation may be a benefactor. This is a humbling time in your life, and you can make it through. Just protect your home and make the mortgage payments and have enough money to buy your meds. There are some consumer websites in which you will get a sympathetic ear at least. Even bankruptcy is not as horrible as you might imagine. I'll keep you in my prayers and heart in the days to come. You will see this through; PD makes you strong at heart!
Carole

dbiker2 · 12-13-2000, 12:16 AM

I just came accross this last night, they may be able to help you with your meds. Good luck, hang in there and come back and visit. Lot of nice people here and good info. [url="http://www.themedicineprogram.com/"]http://www.themedicineprogram.com/[/url]

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Darrell

desi26 · 12-18-2000, 09:35 PM

thanks for your help i was just approved for helpwith my food.Then after many hours of searching the internet found out if you recieve food stamps,ssd,orlive in section8 housing you are eligable to recive a credit on your phone bill every month of 11.35$. It is called the Life Line Assistance Program and sound like most companys offer it.I just called my localphone company the credit starts right away and contiues for 12months as long as I send the paper work back in.Hope maybe this helps someone else. Thanks again