when it comes to health care... no one is your friend but yourself. self education is your only solution. There is hundreds of vids. out there that explain the messed up healthcare (i use heath lightly there) and the conflicts with MMJ. Man, Im sorry you went thru this but you need to be head strong and fight for yourself and your health. Once you have some ideas what is best for you, find the right doc that is going to help you. there are not many out there but there is one. Second, money is power and freedom. Not judging at all but you would have been better off being head strong and taking the raise. Like reaper said, nobody works for free. having money to back you up is better than anything/one in life. Good luck!