K.C. moved to Hillsborough County to be near her aging parents and help them with their needs. She knew her move to Tampa would leave her jobless and without healthcare, but she believed this would only be temporary. Then she experienced a dramatic downturn in her own health.
Before she relocated, K.C. planned to get a prescription filled for a medication she had been taking for over 5 years. She was told the prescription couldn't be refilled because she had been on the medication for too long. K.C. began rationing the medication she had left by cutting the pills in half. The sudden change to her body left her unable to sleep for almost four days. At that point, she sought help at a facility where she was administered a medication that landed her in the hospital.
It was during that admission that K.C. was diagnosed as having a rare genetic kidney disorder that prevents her body from absorbing the water she drinks. This sudden turn of events left her desperately seeking the care she now knows she’ll need for the rest of her life.
It was after this hospitalization that K.C.'s healthcare navigator, Tarralyn, reached out as a courtesy follow up. K.C. was initially skeptical and wondered what a healthcare plan would cost. She reluctantly responded to Tarralyn's text and was surprised to learn that she qualified for numerous services, including the Hillsborough Health Care Plan. K.C. now has a Primary Care Provider and access to the referral she needs to stay on top of her condition. "I'm so grateful that Tarralyn was so responsive and that I now have the mental capacity to keep going."
Healthcare Navigators across the state of Florida are offering free, expert assistance finding affordable coverage. Access free support from a qualified local Covering Florida Navigator at coveringflorida.org.
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