I don't have a job or Healthcare Insurance. Now what?

[Joealt]

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Are you a Vet? If so you can get free healthcare and meds.

[Joealt in reply to Hidden]

No. Everything is "out of pocket". I have one more renewal on my meds and then I have to start looking for a new doctor.

[jazzfan53]

How old are you? Can you apply for Social Security disability or Medicaid? Don't rule anything out until you've talked to people - you may be surprised what you do qualify for if your yearly income + savings are small enough.

[Joealt in reply to jazzfan53]

I'm 64. Already collecting S.S. I've applied for Disability and was turned down because I don't have enough work credits. I was a Mr Mom. They don't tell you these things...

[jazzfan53 in reply to Joealt]

If your assets and savings are small enough or nonexistent, you could apply for Medicaid which pretty much pays for everything. What would be an issue would be if you own your home, or have an IRA/401k type savings.

[Jerebet]

Two resources in Chicago

MWPF - Melvin Weinstein Parkinson's Foundation

mwpf.org/

The Melvin Weinstein Parkinson's Foundation ("MWPF") is a not-for-profit organization that raises money to purchase medical equipment and health supplies for ..

Health & Wellness - Parkinson's Disease Resources in Chicago

seniorcitizensguide.com/chi...

Parkinson's Disease resources for older adults in the Chicago, Illinois area.