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Old May 15, 2010, 09:15 PM
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Up until recently, Arizona had a program where anyone, no matter who, who was considered "seriously mentally ill" (there is specific qualification criteria) receives free p-doc visits, labs, couseling, medications, support services, you name it. However, the state hit a budget crisis and, of course, cuts are being made everywhere. On May 18, citizens will vote on whether to continue to partially fund this program. It has already been pared down considerably. The services I receive have not been effected because I receive only p-doc consults, medications and case management. My hospitalizations have been covered either by my husband's work insurance or Medicare, due to my disability. Now, we both are on Medicare. So, I'm not sure what the future holds with further cuts in services very likely.
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