If you have VA coverage and its service connected you can get additional moneys from "The Man".
I got my transplant back in august and I'm doing Freaking GREAT! But Today I'm doing even better! I applied for "aid and assistance" through the VA back in December of 2006 and I JUST got a letter saying I was DENIED!
I figured I would get denied, but I tried. That particular program is for bedridden people or people that need help at home. I was doing home hemo at the time and thought my wife deserved some compensation for having to serve me all the time while I was hooked up. so I tried.
Anyway, at the same time the VA did say I was approved for HOMEBOUND! That basically means I am tied to my immediate vicinity. "I didn't tell them my machine was portable! (semi-portable anyway.. hahaha)" Long story short I'm getting back pay from December 2006 for about $350 a month! And since I'm still within 6 months of my transplant, I'm still considered to be recuperating and I get the payment up until this month! thats 14 months x350! approximately 5k for those that cant do math.. I had to use a calculator..
Anyway I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get that if your getting money from the VA.
-Jaybird
PS. to anyone who helped me with my tattoo contest a while ago.... I WON! Thanks for the support!