I've had to deal with the Medicaid people because my first husband and I didn't make enough money for health insurance, and that first appointment with them was so daunting. I felt shamed that I had to go there, although I know now that was silly. A lot of the people working there are so jaded that it feels to me when they are talking to me that they are just assuming that I'm trying to scam something, or that I am a worthless piece of gunk on the bottom of their shoes. If you have someone you feel safe with who can go with you, take them! And like AmazonMom said, take everything you have on your son. If you have his social security card, make sure to take that as well, because even though you showed it to get him on Medicaid, apparently they need to see it every single time.

You can do this, and we're here whenever you need us.