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With vision care, not all states are the same, unfortunately.  Kentucky is also one of the 4 remaining commonwealth states.  In my opinion from first hand experience, a commonwealth state is money hungry, and really doen't care for the residents unless you have a 6 figure income.  I live in VA, which is a commonwealth.  The other 2 being Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.  Medicaid paid for my visit to the eye dr.  Yet, they didn't pay for my glasses.  So what the commonwealth is saying is "We'll be glad to pay to tell you you're blind, but we won't help you see."  It left me with a $200 bill for my glasses, which of course had to be paid before I was able to get them.  There are however, places like the DAV, Salvation Army, and the Lions Clubs, that collect used glasses from donations.  They come from people who got new glasses, and really don't need the old ones.  These organizations will fix the frames, and fit you with the right prescription, for little or no money.  It's worth the checking in to.

To ease the medical payments, check out your local health department.  They are able to perform simple, basic healthcare, and are able to write prescriptions if you need one.  They will also be able to refer you to a specialist if needed. 

There are places that provide mental help for little or nothing.  The place I go to is called District 19.  My payment is calculated off of our combined income, and I used to pay only $5/month.  Now, my payment is nothing.  They keep a full stock of meds on site, so there's no need to get a scrip and pay for it.  I leave with meds in hand, and all of this is at no charge to me.   I really hope some of this helps you.  I've been in your position, and know how hard it is to pull yourself out of the hole.   Please, explore all of your options, and don't give up just yet.  There IS a light at the end of the tunnel.  I'm praying for you.  Kim:)