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Amy J. Whatley
Hey Guys! Guess who is on vacation? Meeeeee! I will see you guys soon. Thank you SO much for being a part of my channel and supporting what I do. I appreciate each and every one of you. See you soon!
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LIVING WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS? YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL HELP!
If you're living with a chronic or life-threatening disease, the cost of medications and medical treatment can be overwhelming.
TotalAssist, a patient assistance initiative of the PAN Foundation, helps eligible patients access financial assistance to reduce the cost of necessary medical care.
Depending on the program and your eligibility, assistance may help cover:
• Prescription medication copays
• Health insurance premiums
• Other eligible out-of-pocket treatment expenses
Learn more: www.totalassist.org/
Financial assistance depends on your diagnosis, eligibility, and available funding. Programs may open and close as funding changes.
Please SHARE! Someone living with a chronic illness may need this information.
#ChronicIllness #PatientAssistance #PrescriptionAssistance #FinancialHelp #HealthcareResources #amyjwhatley
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Amy J. Whatley
Hey Guys! Check out the latest video that details 8 places to help you pay for your medications!
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ON MEDICARE? YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT ALONE!
Did you know there's a FREE program that can help you understand your Medicare benefits?
It's called SHIP — State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
SHIP provides FREE, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare counseling to help you make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage.
• Understand Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D
• Compare Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans
• Review your coverage and potential out-of-pocket costs
• Find out whether you qualify for programs that help pay Medicare premiums and prescription drug costs
• Understand Medicare bills, appeals, and coverage questions
• Get help navigating Medicare enrollment
And here's something important:
SHIP counselors are not insurance salespeople. They don't sell insurance plans or receive commissions for recommending one.
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7!
This is an excellent time to review your coverage for 2027, especially if your prescriptions, doctors, or healthcare needs have changed.
Find your state's FREE SHIP program here: www.shiphelp.org
You can also call 1-877-839-2675 to find SHIP assistance.
Whether you're approaching Medicare eligibility, already enrolled, or helping a loved one navigate Medicare, this resource is worth knowing about.
You don't have to pay someone just to understand your Medicare options!
Please SHARE this information with a senior, caregiver, or family member who may need it.
AJW
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If you rely on SNAP, Medicaid, or Social Security, here’s one habit that can protect you more than anything else: document EVERYTHING.
Agencies make mistakes. Paperwork gets lost. Systems glitch. And when that happens, the people who suffer most are the ones without proof.
Save every notice, write down every phone call, screenshot every portal update, and keep all your paperwork in one place.
This simple habit can prevent benefit interruptions, help you win appeals, and protect your household from unnecessary stress.
Your proof is your power.
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Watch The Latest Video
https://youtu.be/fdFTnCw0LSw?si=4rWwN...
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Heads up for families with teens on SSI:
Effective October 1, 2026, Social Security updated its guidance for evaluating disability in young adults ages 18 to approximately 25.
The new ruling, SSR 26-2p, explains how SSA should consider school records, IEPs, 504 plans, transition plans, psychological testing, work attempts, and the support and accommodations a young person needs to function.
One important point: Meeting an IEP goal or doing well in a structured setting does not automatically mean a young adult can function independently in the workplace. SSA should consider the help and support they needed to achieve that level of functioning.
For families approaching an age-18 SSI redetermination, keep your child’s school, medical, vocational rehabilitation, and other records that document their limitations and support needs.
This does not change the adult definition of disability or increase benefit payments. It updates SSA’s guidance for evaluating disability in young adults.
The new ruling is SSR 26-2p: Documenting and Evaluating Disability in Young Adults.
🔗 Here is the official link to the story: www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/rulings/di/01/SSR2026-02-di-01…
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Amy J. Whatley
Hey Guys! I'm a little under the weather. I hope to have a video up soon. I hope everyone is taking care of themselves!
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Amy J. Whatley
Happy weekend, fam! I hope you find lots of peace, a little fun, and a whole lot of motivation to keep going. Grateful for each of you.
xoxox
--Amy
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SENIORS, HANG UP! 7 SCAMS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT!
Scammers are ruthless! They are targeting Social Security benefits, Medicare information, bank accounts, and retirement savings. Some are even using AI to imitate the voices of your loved ones!
My next video drop tomorrow morning. In it, I'm exposing 7 scams you need to recognize and what you can do to protect yourself.
Please watch, share, and help protect someone you love. One warning could save someone their life savings!
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