What is the name of your state? Florida
I'm bipolar, disabled. I receive Medicare. I've battled my condition since 1990. I've been on over 30 different types of medication with little to no help. Recently, I had E.C.T. (46 treatments) and that didn't work. When I was done with E.C.T., I looked at what physical conditions could I tackle that would alleviate my worsening mental health condition.
I determined to have a Sleep Study and look at weight loss surgery. My state, Florida, does not comply with the National Medicare Guidelines concerning weight loss surgery. As a result, I flew to California to be evaluated for treatment.
I explained before I flew, after I got there, and when I returned, that I was disabled and that my condition wasn't fully manageable because of my resistance to medication and these other contributors to my depression.
Initially, I was approved to have the procedure, but after 45 days of lack of communication from the Center, losing or missing important paperwork prior to scheduling, I got frustrated and sent three emails and one voice mail where I exhibited my Frustration, Irritability, and Anxiety. These are ALL part of my condition and covered under the ADA.
Based on these exhibitions (and there was no name calling, no yelling and no abusive language, just the appearance of me gritting my teeth in frustration), I was denied treatment.
In its pertinent parts, my denial stated, "Our initial review of your medical information and psychological history brought up serious concerns regarding your ability to have a successful surgical outcome. However, the team had wanted to give you the opportunity to work closely with us to determine if your risk factors could be contained well enough to proceed. Unfortunately, interactions between you and our staff have made it so that this close relationship cannot be developed and the multidisciplinary team has determined that you are not a candidate for this procedure at this institution."
My April 30th Psychological Exam states the following: "In these individuals' cases, the detachment from others is accompanied by conflicts that they experience in social situations. These MCMI scale scores indicate that they feel somewhat inadequate and often wish that someone would provide nurturance, shelter and guidance. They fear, however, that when others get to know them, they will reject them. As a result, they often seem nervous and tend to be somewhat moody and resentful. At times, they may be friendly and cooperative, but anger and dissatisfaction soon color most of their relationships."
Isn't this discrimination? "Interactions between you and our staff have made it so that this close relationship cannot be developed," vs "they may be friendly and cooperative, but anger and dissatisfaction soon color most of their relationships."
I'm bipolar, disabled. I receive Medicare. I've battled my condition since 1990. I've been on over 30 different types of medication with little to no help. Recently, I had E.C.T. (46 treatments) and that didn't work. When I was done with E.C.T., I looked at what physical conditions could I tackle that would alleviate my worsening mental health condition.
I determined to have a Sleep Study and look at weight loss surgery. My state, Florida, does not comply with the National Medicare Guidelines concerning weight loss surgery. As a result, I flew to California to be evaluated for treatment.
I explained before I flew, after I got there, and when I returned, that I was disabled and that my condition wasn't fully manageable because of my resistance to medication and these other contributors to my depression.
Initially, I was approved to have the procedure, but after 45 days of lack of communication from the Center, losing or missing important paperwork prior to scheduling, I got frustrated and sent three emails and one voice mail where I exhibited my Frustration, Irritability, and Anxiety. These are ALL part of my condition and covered under the ADA.
Based on these exhibitions (and there was no name calling, no yelling and no abusive language, just the appearance of me gritting my teeth in frustration), I was denied treatment.
In its pertinent parts, my denial stated, "Our initial review of your medical information and psychological history brought up serious concerns regarding your ability to have a successful surgical outcome. However, the team had wanted to give you the opportunity to work closely with us to determine if your risk factors could be contained well enough to proceed. Unfortunately, interactions between you and our staff have made it so that this close relationship cannot be developed and the multidisciplinary team has determined that you are not a candidate for this procedure at this institution."
My April 30th Psychological Exam states the following: "In these individuals' cases, the detachment from others is accompanied by conflicts that they experience in social situations. These MCMI scale scores indicate that they feel somewhat inadequate and often wish that someone would provide nurturance, shelter and guidance. They fear, however, that when others get to know them, they will reject them. As a result, they often seem nervous and tend to be somewhat moody and resentful. At times, they may be friendly and cooperative, but anger and dissatisfaction soon color most of their relationships."
Isn't this discrimination? "Interactions between you and our staff have made it so that this close relationship cannot be developed," vs "they may be friendly and cooperative, but anger and dissatisfaction soon color most of their relationships."
