Posts by Joseph Evans95

My father is currently battling metastatic prostate cancer, and over the last few weeks, his legs have weakened to the point where he can't walk anymore. It’s possible the metastases have hit his spine, though I suppose there could be other factors at play too. He’s seeing a neurologist this Wednesday to discuss getting some physical therapy started, but I was wondering—just in case this isn't strictly due to the metastases and there's a chance he might regain mobility—has anyone had any luck getting insurance to approve rehabilitation at a medical spa or wellness resort? (I realize the odds are probably slim... but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.)

Has anyone actually managed to get a response via phone or email from the Institute for Simulation (Zg Corp) regarding their evaluation status? I'm waiting on results for my parents from back in October. I know plenty of people have been waiting much longer than that, but if there's anything I can do to push things along or prevent them from slipping through the cracks, I'd love to know. Otherwise, they have this number, 01/ 6458 590, but I guess nobody ever picks up there.

"I waited almost an entire year, and then the specialist asked me why I didn't push harder. But honestly, at the time, I was barely able to move. Still, looking back, having that positive result felt like a win for me."

😠😲That sounds awful... 😢 (Chicago??)

Megan Rogers4 said:In our experience, we never actually received a response—the appointment wasn't even scheduled until five months after we submitted the request. It was only after my mother passed away that I realized there is an Administrative Procedure Act, which states:

The deadline for issuing a decision.

Article 101.

Under the Administrative Procedure Act, an official is required to issue and deliver a decision immediately upon a client's request, or at the very latest, within 30 days of receiving a formal application.

In cases where an inquiry is initiated at a party's request, I believe the official in charge is required to issue and deliver the decision to that party within the timeframe established by the Administrative Procedure Act. Within a 60-day window. It should be from the date the formal request was submitted.

If an official fails to issue a decision and deliver it to a citizen within the timeframe required by the Administrative Procedure Act, I guess the individual then has the right to file an appeal or perhaps initiate an administrative lawsuit.

I guess we should probably look into the preliminary assessment for approving a client's request.

Article 102.

If it’s written into the law, I guess we have to assume the party's request is officially approved if a public agency fails to issue a decision within the required timeframe during a formal proceeding they're authorized to handle.

A party has the right to request that a public law entity issue a formal decision confirming that their application has been accepted. Under the Administrative Procedure Act, the agency is required to issue that decision within eight days of the request being made.

Maybe try to push them for a solution as soon as that 60-day window closes... they probably won't want to budge, but it might be worth a shot. Based on my experience, I'd suggest double-checking everything the American Cancer Society tells you, because sometimes their info and actions don't quite align with the Administrative Procedure Act. Good luck!

Thanks. Yeah, I’ve heard you really have to double-check everything with the American Cancer Society. I just submitted the paperwork for Dad, and now we're just waiting—apparently, the American Cancer Society might call us back for more details. I honestly can't figure out why they didn't just grab all that info when the papers were originally presented... but oh well. Regarding those deadlines mentioned, do they actually apply to the simulation stage? It feels like it might be nearly impossible to get them to hurry things up. 😢 😢 😢 To be honest, I don't really expect the simulation to be finished before January, though I'm certainly hoping it doesn't take any longer than that.

I am so incredibly sorry for what you're going through and for your loss. Just to make sure I'm following correctly—was your mom only called in for the evaluation after five months had passed, or did I misunderstand that part?

Lisa Perez37 said:Honestly, who is even going to point you in the right direction in this country??? My father thought he was entitled to something, but the Veterans Administration kept turning him down for two years, claiming he didn't qualify. In the end, he just had to print out his social security number and take it to them himself (which he should have been able to do much sooner). I don't quite understand how their whole pyramid scheme of benefits and bonuses works, but I get the feeling they intentionally withhold information about what patients are actually entitled to.

What is the VA?

I grabbed the form from the DSS website, filled it out, and I'll be handing it in over the next few days. If anyone has gone through the disability assessment process, I'd love to know how long the wait usually is..

I am just so disappointed in the government (I really didn't think it could get any worse than this) but withholding info from patients who are retirees on minimum pensions—and dealing with permanent health issues and losing their independence—is just awful.

Hi there,

My father is battling prostate cancer, and unfortunately, it has metastasized. I read that he might be able to apply to the Department of Social Services for caregiver assistance benefits, so I was wondering if anyone here has gone through that process before.

The application process seems pretty complicated, and I really don't want to overwhelm him if there isn't a high chance of actually qualifying. One thing I am curious about is their property situation—besides the apartment they live in, my parents own an old house that’s basically just a weekend getaway, but it's officially registered as a primary residence. I wonder if that might act as a hurdle...

If anyone has any insight or experience with this, I would truly appreciate it. Thank you!