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My 28 year old son has long standing mental and physical issues.  He has not held a job since 2003 and has no insurance.  He could apply for SSD, but it is a very hard process to go throuh and takes years to get, especially when you are basing it on a mental disability.  He cannot afford to contribute toward his health care costs, but he is desperatly in need of it.  I make $40,000.00 a year and cannot afford his healthcare either.  I have spent a lot of money on his dental and psychiatric bills.  Luckly, OHSU is covering his physical costs at this time.  However, they do charge $250.00 evry 6 months. 

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