Approved for treatment, then had to move out of county

In 12/2015 thru 9/2016, I was living in a small town near Sacramento, but could not find a good paying job after being laid off. Therefore, was receiving unemployment benefits and became eligible for MediCal. I was referred to a GI specialist by my PCP, provided blood and urine for various tests. Also had to have an ultrasound & liver biopsy. After a month or so, I was approved to begin the hep C treatment.

Then, a long time friend residing in the region where I previously lived, (Northern CA) contacted me and offered me a job. A couple of weeks prior to that, I was given a 30-day notice to move out of home where I rented a room. Didn't have any options, except to move back to the city I had lived in for many years.

Since I was in a new county, I had to go thru (some of) the process of getting approved again. My MediCal ended on 12/31/16 since I began working and earning an income. Therefore, had to apply for health ins. thru Covered CA.

Contacted my current primary care physician, giving her the latest news. Still waiting for reply (!)

I am 55 years old, was diagnosed in 2001, and did not have much success with the treatment that was available then: Pegylated Interferon along with Ribavirin.