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What is the name of your state? florida
My son would like to live with me in florida but no one will insure him. I am an independant contractor so am not part of a group insurance. Jordan has cystic fibrosis, has had cancer and has had a double lung transplant. The only option i see is to get him on his aunts group policy but that entails her getting legal guardianship. That itself is not an issue but then according to the terms of the guardianship jordan i believe should reside in boston with his aunt. any thoughts?
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What is the name of your state? florida
My son would like to live with me in florida but no one will insure him. I am an independant contractor so am not part of a group insurance. Jordan has cystic fibrosis, has had cancer and has had a double lung transplant. The only option i see is to get him on his aunts group policy but that entails her getting legal guardianship. That itself is not an issue but then according to the terms of the guardianship jordan i believe should reside in boston with his aunt. any thoughts?
Can your aunt put your son on her gr. pol. without evidence of insurability? Does the state of Fl. have any state plan for uninsurable people - call state dept. of ins. & ask.
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is the website that may be better able to tell you what your son is eligible for based on his age and circumstances.
This site may guide have links to similar services in Florida:
Your son_s physician can make a referral to a licensed social worker to answer specific questions about eligibility for SSI or SSDI as well as programs to cover medical expenses for adults with cystic fibrosis who no longer qualify for their parents_ plans.
I hope that you find supportive persons.
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Where is he living now and whose insurance is he on? Is his other parent in the picture? Which parent insures a child is dependant on whose birthday comes first in the year (by month, not by age of the parents), not on who the child lives with.
Many states have special programs to insure children with disabilities. Check with your state's medicaid office to see if such a program is available.
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How old is he?