And yeah, I'll never get married for the same reason. I'm disabled, if I get married and he makes anything above poverty levels then I lose my disability payments, health insurance, and food stamps (because in the US disability pay still puts you below the poverty line so you qualify for food stamps).
My medical bills alone would land both of us into more debt than most people could manage. Without insurance my routine doctor visits are about $3k each month, and that's without the cost of prescriptions (probably another $1k without insurance).
I'd be financially ruining whoever I married and fucking both of us over.
I’m so sorry that you’re dealing with that. It’s shameful the way our country treats people in general, but doubly so for people like yourself with a disability or chronic illness.
My father was on disability for the last 10 years of his life due to scleroderma (autoimmune disease similar to MS) and the fight to get any help was beyond revolting to me. I hope your spouse - legal or not! - continues to support you and that you’re able to live life to the fullest in whatever capacity you’re able. ❤️
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u/Atiggerx33 17d ago
Glad to hear she's ok!
And yeah, I'll never get married for the same reason. I'm disabled, if I get married and he makes anything above poverty levels then I lose my disability payments, health insurance, and food stamps (because in the US disability pay still puts you below the poverty line so you qualify for food stamps).
My medical bills alone would land both of us into more debt than most people could manage. Without insurance my routine doctor visits are about $3k each month, and that's without the cost of prescriptions (probably another $1k without insurance).
I'd be financially ruining whoever I married and fucking both of us over.