we got the call and trent is getting his medicaid coverage back. im honestly shaking right now because this means he can finally get the care he needs at home. thanks for standing with us and helping make this happen.
As of November 1, 2013, Trent Borland will no longer be eligible for Medicaid. Trent, a 41 year old husband and father of 2 girls, was paralyzed after doctors attempted to remove a malignant tumor from his spinal cord last August. He is now a complete Quadriplegic with no movement below his shoulders. He breathes with the assistance of a diaphragm pacer that was surgically installed into his diaphragm in order to free him from a ventilator. Trent requires care 24/7 care. Until now he was awarded caregivers for 30 hours per week from Medicaid to assist his wife, Stephanie, in caring for him. He must be transferred to his chair in the morning using a lift, he has assisted bowel care, shower, teeth brushing, then is transferred again to be dressed, transferred again to be fed and then is taken to various doctor, radiation, therapy appointments, fed again, transferred again to bed and then is turned at 3 a.m. to prevent pressure ulcers. This care leaves little time for Stephanie, to care for her 2 daughters. That is why caregivers are crucial to Trent's day. Medicaid, however, is taking that away from Trent.
Trent worked doing GPS mapping for Jim Kidwell Construction for several years. He's always been a productive member of society and has paid into the system that is now Failing him in his time of need. He took so much pride in his work and being able to provide for his family. He has lost so much. Isn't a case like Trent's the whole reason for having a program like Medicaid. To help those in need? To stand by our fellow man and help him pick up the pieces when he's been broken? PLEASE sign, share, contact your state representatives, pray and stand up for my brother who can't.
My heart breaks for Stephanie and the girls. Nobody should have to go through this alone with zero support.
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Mike Khan
12 years ago
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Trent is a hard working guy who paid his taxes his whole life. This is what the system is for. Do the right thing.
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Jason Warner
12 years ago
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UNACCEPTABLE. Keep the care in place immediately.
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Sarah Reid
12 years ago
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This is completely wrong. How is a family supposed to manage this by themselves? They need this help to survive.
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Dave Gibson
12 years ago
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Been watching this family struggle for months. They need the help. Medicaid needs to step up and stop failing people who actually paid in.
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Karen Hamilton
12 years ago
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He literally needs this to live comfortably. Cutting this budget is just cruel and makes no sense at all.
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we got the call and trent is getting his medicaid coverage back. im honestly shaking right now because this means he can finally get the care he needs at home. thanks for standing with us and helping make this happen.
As of November 1, 2013, Trent Borland will no longer be eligible for Medicaid. Trent, a 41 year old husband and father of 2 girls, was paralyzed after doctors attempted to remove a malignant tumor from his spinal cord last August. He is now a complete Quadriplegic with no movement below his shoulders. He breathes with the assistance of a diaphragm pacer that was surgically installed into his diaphragm in order to free him from a ventilator. Trent requires care 24/7 care. Until now he was awarded caregivers for 30 hours per week from Medicaid to assist his wife, Stephanie, in caring for him. He must be transferred to his chair in the morning using a lift, he has assisted bowel care, shower, teeth brushing, then is transferred again to be dressed, transferred again to be fed and then is taken to various doctor, radiation, therapy appointments, fed again, transferred again to bed and then is turned at 3 a.m. to prevent pressure ulcers. This care leaves little time for Stephanie, to care for her 2 daughters. That is why caregivers are crucial to Trent's day. Medicaid, however, is taking that away from Trent.
Trent worked doing GPS mapping for Jim Kidwell Construction for several years. He's always been a productive member of society and has paid into the system that is now Failing him in his time of need. He took so much pride in his work and being able to provide for his family. He has lost so much. Isn't a case like Trent's the whole reason for having a program like Medicaid. To help those in need? To stand by our fellow man and help him pick up the pieces when he's been broken? PLEASE sign, share, contact your state representatives, pray and stand up for my brother who can't.
My heart breaks for Stephanie and the girls. Nobody should have to go through this alone with zero support.