Bells Palsy

[Peggy Acord]

Did you ever hear about the foundation for people with Bells Palsy? My friends kid is impacted and I know she gets help, or finds help or whatever from the foundation. It is here https://facialparalysisfoundation.org/

Hello
This is Rohin. I am a pharmacist, worked as a pharmacy manager in CVS for 8 years, and then I opened my own pharmacy in 2014.
As the pharmacy started from scratch, it took a while, after COVID, we got in trouble.
I put all my savings, including emergency funds, kids' money, and all savings.
Insurance reimbursements are very poor, pushed us into so much loss, and we are forced to close the pharmacy on 9/30/25 with almost $200k in debt.
My health is also extremely deteriorating with liver and heart disease, and with 7 bulging discs, with extreme fatigue, I could not work and was forced into so many financial difficulties.
We need some help for 6 months to pay our mortgage $3600 and to pay utilities $1000 monthly (DTE, consumer, water, sewer, internet, cell phone).
so that I am trying to get life and health insurance licensing, so that I can work for my disabled son.
I have 3 kids, my oldest daughter is 20 yrs working in the US Army in Ny, she got a state second in the Army test, so she kind of made my life easy.
She is in West Point, and the army is taking all her expenses.
My second daughter is in 6th grade.
My son is in kindergarten. He has Bell’s palsy. During birth, his brain he had tissue died because of hypoxia, and my health deteriorated with preeclampsia.
It affected him. We are also looking to fund $20,000 for a stem cell transfusion at Duke, which will not be covered by his insurance.
Let me know kindly if you can help us recover from the collapse to rebuild our financial situation.
Thank you.
Rohini

[Mustafa Yilmaz]

Hello
This is Rohin. I am a pharmacist, worked as a pharmacy manager in CVS for 8 years, and then I opened my own pharmacy in 2014.
As the pharmacy started from scratch, it took a while, after COVID, we got in trouble.
I put all my savings, including emergency funds, kids' money, and all savings.
Insurance reimbursements are very poor, pushed us into so much loss, and we are forced to close the pharmacy on 9/30/25 with almost $200k in debt.
My health is also extremely deteriorating with liver and heart disease, and with 7 bulging discs, with extreme fatigue, I could not work and was forced into so many financial difficulties.
We need some help for 6 months to pay our mortgage $3600 and to pay utilities $1000 monthly (DTE, consumer, water, sewer, internet, cell phone).
so that I am trying to get life and health insurance licensing, so that I can work for my disabled son.
I have 3 kids, my oldest daughter is 20 yrs working in the US Army in Ny, she got a state second in the Army test, so she kind of made my life easy.
She is in West Point, and the army is taking all her expenses.
My second daughter is in 6th grade.
My son is in kindergarten. He has Bell’s palsy. During birth, his brain he had tissue died because of hypoxia, and my health deteriorated with preeclampsia.
It affected him. We are also looking to fund $20,000 for a stem cell transfusion at Duke, which will not be covered by his insurance.
Let me know kindly if you can help us recover from the collapse to rebuild our financial situation.
Thank you.
Rohini

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We do have information on the FMLA program, how to apply, an overview of how it works and more. Whether Bells Palsy qualifies or not, you need to talk to your HR department, doctor, etc. But look here for details on FMLA hardship money.

Hello,
I have been diagnosed with bells palsy and am unable to work. While I can of course get FMLA my job does not have short term disability and I am unable to work temporarily.

[Chris Klein]

Hello,
I have been diagnosed with bells palsy and am unable to work. While I can of course get FMLA my job does not have short term disability and I am unable to work temporarily. I was hoping for rental assistance and possible utility assistance for a month or two. Please let me know if you are able to assist. I appreciate your time and help.

[Vienna Black]

My name is Rodney.
I have been impacted by the Covid disaster, and a rash of medical bills due to Bells Palsy.
I have recently started working. However after only 3 weeks of being employed, I exhibited stroke like symptoms.
I responded to the emergency department and was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy.
I don't know what the cost of my visit will be.
I currently owe $1,486.80. For a stent that was placed in my heart earlier this year.
I also owe $11,136.45 for kidney stones that were removed earlier this year.
Regretfully I do not have nor can afford insurance at this time.
I am graciously requesting assistance. I have never asked for help before, so i am not sure what or if it is possible/proper protocols.