[phil]

I think jackie 's info is more accurate. cancer pts get quicker appr. for soc. sec. that system is designed by our govt ( taxpayers ) as safety net for any of us who are disabled. barb sure qualifies, leavre the political arguments for another time. to take. i thin k u should make an appt. w/ soc sec. and talk over issue. ask about what medicaid covers in your state . Massachusetts, where we are is great coverage, univ. healthcare. Other states not so much. check on coverage of your meds, tx's on both medicaid, and medicare .
And, Thank God for Perjeta , and the people who made it !