And, once again... I am denied everything that I applied for (from the county).

[OldBaldy1701E]

No SNAP, no Cash Assistance, no medical bill relief, no medical aid, no assistance of any kind.

We will not make it as things stand. I am hopeful my husband can survive without the massive drain that my existence creates for him. I will be lying dead in a ditch, since there seems to be no other options.

And, the hand of the Doomsday clock moves to two minutes till...

[questionseverything]

1. Are they saying you aren't poor enough or hurt enough?

I’m sorry you’re going through this

[LoisB]

2. I am truly sorry. I don't know what it takes to get assistance. It seems that no matter how

great the need, someone decides that it's not great enough.

[Easterncedar]

3. Do you have a decent congressional rep?

Our Maine Congressperson Chellie Pingree was on the radio this week advising someone in a similar position to call her office. She said "That's what we are here for, to help you."

I am so sorry you are up against it like this.

[CountAllVotes]

4. More food stamps

The $24 a month isn't cutting it. I am not eating enough and have developed low blood sugar and lost a lot of weight.

I am spending a lot on prescribed over-the-counter items and they want receipts going back a year. I bought a lot of it on ebay and the receipts are gone along with the sellers.

I couldn't produce receipts going back a year so I got nothing more than the paltry $24.00 a month.

It sucks and yeah, I hear you. Elderly, disabled and living in poverty = very depressing situation.

We hang-in there some how. I hope I don't last for too long.

Take care.

[Bayard]

5. You don't qualify for Medicaid?

[anciano]

6. Personal financial difficulties are valid concerns....

Good luck and best wishes.