Re: disability information/help

August 13, 2002

: I work for an organization that assists persons with

disabilities get back into the workforce usually part-time and

utilizing the existing benefits and assisting the individual so

that they don't lose them unless or until they are ready to.

In the state of PA, there are groups that will assist you, free

of charge, with issues or things that you don't understand with

Social Security. If anyone out there needs help from a real person,

I will contact the person that I frequently work with and see what is

available in other states. PA also has another program called MWAD

that helps through the state medical assistance program (required

income guidelines) so that you can work and still receive your

medical assistance. Again, please let me know what information

and/or other assistance you might need and I will try and assist.

Sharon

August 13, 2002

Sharon,

That would be great if you could supply me with info.

stopped working in May. From what I understand SSDI

should make its decision in about 120 days. I do plan

to try to get rehabilitation after I win my disability.

I was told by several people as well as coming to my

own conclusion that I would first like to receive

disability benefits so that in the event I get even

worse I will be already getting income as well as not

worrying about losing benefits. I believe that there is

a two year period in which you can still get your

benefits back even if you went back to work full time

without having to re-apply. This waiting is tuff, both

mentally and financially,and I think I should hold out

just a bit longer.I'm afraid that if I try any type of

rehabilitation now,it may backfire on me.

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