Guest guest Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Thanks Debra. The onset date was agreed as April 2008 so next month it will be two years. Then I can call my doctor and have them do a referral to a Neurosurgeon after I get my card. I don't know about the fat check. My attorney gets 25% then I have to pay my landlord for back rent. I also read this and I don't know if it's true or not: " *special note: social security disability cases are subject to a 5 month waiting period. What does this mean? Simply this: for whatever number of months you are owed backpay, subtract five of them and consider them appropriated by the federal government. Unfortunately, the 5 month waiting period is a regulatory means by which the Social Security Administration can save money by taking back 5 months worth of past due benefits from every social security claimant. " Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Thanks Debra. The onset date was agreed as April 2008 so next month it will be two years. Then I can call my doctor and have them do a referral to a Neurosurgeon after I get my card. I don't know about the fat check. My attorney gets 25% then I have to pay my landlord for back rent. I also read this and I don't know if it's true or not: " *special note: social security disability cases are subject to a 5 month waiting period. What does this mean? Simply this: for whatever number of months you are owed backpay, subtract five of them and consider them appropriated by the federal government. Unfortunately, the 5 month waiting period is a regulatory means by which the Social Security Administration can save money by taking back 5 months worth of past due benefits from every social security claimant. " Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 All of the people I have known who got SSD recieved back SSI payments for those 5 months because they had no income during that time.  My boyfriend got 2 back checks, 1 from SSD and 1 from SSI.  Jane H. From: rosedragon <rosedragon@ charterm i.net> Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 ine.. Its the 5 months of no work that makes you eligable for SSD....NO they do not take back 5 months of benefits out. If you are entitled to 24 months of benefit then you will receive 22 months (you havent earned the pay for march yet) Your last day of work should have been 5 full months prior....and there are no benefits for that period of time unless you qualify for SSI and I believe they then take that out of your SSD check. Jane ...explain please. If you receive a SSD back check, you then have to much money on hand to get SSI so how can they pay you a back check, I dont understand. Deb RN  Debra ________________________________ From: Jane <borlan9191962@...> neck pain Sent: Fri, March 5, 2010 4:28:00 PM Subject: Re: Disability  All of the people I have known who got SSD recieved back SSI payments for those 5 months because they had no income during that time.  My boyfriend got 2 back checks, 1 from SSD and 1 from SSI.  Jane H. From: rosedragon <rosedragon@ charterm i.net> Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 You recieve SSD back to the onset date less the 5 months waiting period. During those 5 months you cannot work so you have no income. If your income is low enough to qualify for SSI (see previous sentence) then you recieve it for those first 5 months. After that you have SSD income so most people no longer qualify for SSI. This may not be the case for everyone, I don't know, but it has been this way for the people I know who have gotten SSD. The rules for getting approved for SSI are not as stringent as those for SSD, supposedly, yet I have never known anyone who got SSI that did not get SSD. I hope this makes sense. I just had a bottle of wine to relieve a little of the pain and help me sleep.  Jane H. From: rosedragon <rosedragon@ charterm i.net> Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Yes, that makes sense. But why wouldn't you get SSI too? If a person is only getting SSDI and that amount is not enough to cover rent, utilities, etc, the that person should be able to also get SSI..yes? no? LOL ine Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Social Security does'nt care if your SSDI monthly check covers the basic living expenses. SSI is based on income and that income can be very low for you not to qualify. There is an income table on their website explaning income limits for SSI. This is the reason people work a few hours, hopefully under the table, while drawing benefits, even though they really are not able enough to do so. It's the reason many elderly or disabled people go without the proper medicines and good healthy food. I have known happily married couples who have been forced to divorce then lie about their living together just so they can make ends meet. It is very sad, yet it is a fact of life for many people.  Got on a tangent for a minute there, Jane H. From: rosedragon <rosedragon@ charterm i.net> Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Jane, Well said. I also saw on the SSA site that it doesnt care about " expenses " or how much it costs for the applicant to live. Deb RN Debra ________________________________ From: Jane <borlan9191962@...> neck pain Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 9:19:54 AM Subject: Re: Disability Social Security does'nt care if your SSDI monthly check covers the basic living expenses. SSI is based on income and that income can be very low for you not to qualify. There is an income table on their website explaning income limits for SSI. This is the reason people work a few hours, hopefully under the table, while drawing benefits, even though they really are not able enough to do so. It's the reason many elderly or disabled people go without the proper medicines and good healthy food. I have known happily married couples who have been forced to divorce then lie about their living together just so they can make ends meet. It is very sad, yet it is a fact of life for many people. Got on a tangent for a minute there, Jane H. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I checked out the SSI site and basically if you make more than six hundred and something dollars a month you don't qualify for SSI. That's if I'm reading it correctly. I live alone so just my SSDI will be figured. ine Re: Disability Social Security does'nt care if your SSDI monthly check covers the basic living expenses. SSI is based on income and that income can be very low for you not to qualify. There is an income table on their website explaning income limits for SSI. This is the reason people work a few hours, hopefully under the table, while drawing benefits, even though they really are not able enough to do so. It's the reason many elderly or disabled people go without the proper medicines and good healthy food. I have known happily married couples who have been forced to divorce then lie about their living together just so they can make ends meet. It is very sad, yet it is a fact of life for many people. Got on a tangent for a minute there, Jane H. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 I believe that it is 650....you are correct. Deb RN  Debra ________________________________ From: rosedragon <rosedragon@...> neck pain Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 11:49:15 AM Subject: Re: Disability  I checked out the SSI site and basically if you make more than six hundred and something dollars a month you don't qualify for SSI. That's if I'm reading it correctly. I live alone so just my SSDI will be figured. ine Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability Social Security does'nt care if your SSDI monthly check covers the basic living expenses. SSI is based on income and that income can be very low for you not to qualify. There is an income table on their website explaning income limits for SSI. This is the reason people work a few hours, hopefully under the table, while drawing benefits, even though they really are not able enough to do so. It's the reason many elderly or disabled people go without the proper medicines and good healthy food. I have known happily married couples who have been forced to divorce then lie about their living together just so they can make ends meet. It is very sad, yet it is a fact of life for many people. Got on a tangent for a minute there, Jane H. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Lets see, $650.00 a month-$150.00 electricity, $30.00 minimum water & sewage, $200.00 mortgage or rent (too low for most places), $30.00 phone, $40.00 cable, $20.00 internet, that leaves $180.00 for food-medicine-gas for car-etc., etc., etc.. Can anyone actually live on $650.00 a month. I assure you the folks at Social Security would not. Why do they expect antone else to. It's sad that this is a fact of life , or fact of existence (because it's really not a life) for many people on SSI and SSDI. I never thought at 47 this would be my future.  Jane H. From: Debra <i_ownaberner@...> Subject: Re: Disability neck pain Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 4:20 PM  I believe that it is 650....you are correct. Deb RN  Debra ____________ _________ _________ __ From: rosedragon <rosedragon@charterm i.net> PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 11:49:15 AM Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability  I checked out the SSI site and basically if you make more than six hundred and something dollars a month you don't qualify for SSI. That's if I'm reading it correctly. I live alone so just my SSDI will be figured. ine Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability Social Security does'nt care if your SSDI monthly check covers the basic living expenses. SSI is based on income and that income can be very low for you not to qualify. There is an income table on their website explaning income limits for SSI. This is the reason people work a few hours, hopefully under the table, while drawing benefits, even though they really are not able enough to do so. It's the reason many elderly or disabled people go without the proper medicines and good healthy food. I have known happily married couples who have been forced to divorce then lie about their living together just so they can make ends meet. It is very sad, yet it is a fact of life for many people. Got on a tangent for a minute there, Jane H. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 One can apply for food stamps and section 8 housing and Medicaid. I couldn't find housing for less then 400.00 and I would probably be killed in the first month as the areA where u can find cheap rent....it is not safe period paragraph The system needs to change. Deb rn Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Jane <borlan9191962@...> wrote: Lets see, $650.00 a month-$150.00 electricity, $30.00 minimum water & sewage, $200.00 mortgage or rent (too low for most places), $30.00 phone, $40.00 cable, $20.00 internet, that leaves $180.00 for food-medicine-gas for car-etc., etc., etc.. Can anyone actually live on $650.00 a month. I assure you the folks at Social Security would not. Why do they expect antone else to. It's sad that this is a fact of life , or fact of existence (because it's really not a life) for many people on SSI and SSDI. I never thought at 47 this would be my future. Jane H. From: Debra <i_ownaberner@...> Subject: Re: Disability neck pain Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 4:20 PM I believe that it is 650....you are correct. Deb RN Debra ____________ _________ _________ __ From: rosedragon <rosedragon@charterm i.net> PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 11:49:15 AM Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability I checked out the SSI site and basically if you make more than six hundred and something dollars a month you don't qualify for SSI. That's if I'm reading it correctly. I live alone so just my SSDI will be figured. ine Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability Social Security does'nt care if your SSDI monthly check covers the basic living expenses. SSI is based on income and that income can be very low for you not to qualify. There is an income table on their website explaning income limits for SSI. This is the reason people work a few hours, hopefully under the table, while drawing benefits, even though they really are not able enough to do so. It's the reason many elderly or disabled people go without the proper medicines and good healthy food. I have known happily married couples who have been forced to divorce then lie about their living together just so they can make ends meet. It is very sad, yet it is a fact of life for many people. Got on a tangent for a minute there, Jane H. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 yes, it can be done.  not called living, it is called survival. you do without internet and go to the library. get on hud and pay less rent, grocery shop at the dollar store and walmart.  apply for help for electric every winter.  go without cable so you can buy what you cannot with food stamps like toilet paper and paper towels, cleaners and co-pays for meds. you can do without a lot if you do not have the money to pay for it. who says you have a right to have a car, it costs car insurance and gas. ride the bus or a bike. find some social program to take you to the doctor appointments you have. be thankful for your blessings that you get social security at all let alone medical coverage. wyld From: Debra <i_ownaberner> Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 4:20 PM  I believe that it is 650....you are correct. Deb RN  Debra ____________ _________ _________ __ From: rosedragon <rosedragon@ charterm i.net> PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 11:49:15 AM Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability  I checked out the SSI site and basically if you make more than six hundred and something dollars a month you don't qualify for SSI. That's if I'm reading it correctly. I live alone so just my SSDI will be figured. ine Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability Social Security does'nt care if your SSDI monthly check covers the basic living expenses. SSI is based on income and that income can be very low for you not to qualify. There is an income table on their website explaning income limits for SSI. This is the reason people work a few hours, hopefully under the table, while drawing benefits, even though they really are not able enough to do so. It's the reason many elderly or disabled people go without the proper medicines and good healthy food. I have known happily married couples who have been forced to divorce then lie about their living together just so they can make ends meet. It is very sad, yet it is a fact of life for many people. Got on a tangent for a minute there, Jane H. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 pauline, because they do not care and there is only so much to go around. it is suppose to help, not totally support us. we are suppose to have worked for a company when well that gave us retirement and benefits and it was thought only a few would be on it like widows and the disabled. but the numbers are too high that are collecting. people are living a lot longer. the needs have outgrown the purpose of social security. also, when it started, families lived together and helped each other, took family in when they were in need, etc. wow, have things changed and not for the better. wyld From: rosedragon <rosedragon@ charterm i.net> Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Well I do have another question. Say, for discussion sake, a person gets $900 a month on SSDI. Does SSI take that money away so you only get the $650? I'm confused. Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Well I do have another question. Say, for discussion sake, a person gets $900 a month on SSDI. Does SSI take that money away so you only get the $650? I'm confused. Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Of course not. If you get SSDI and it is over $650.00 you do not qualify and will not get SSI. Very few people draw both SSDI & SSI at the same time. They don't take money back from your SSDI payments except for Medicare part B and D if you choose them. Â Jane H. From: rosedragon <rosedragon@ charterm i.net> Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Ok... I'm just so confused about this whole thing. I guess I should just wait for the paperwork and see what's what. My girlfriend said I'm driving myself crazy with " what ifs " . LOL ine Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 I get both ssdi and & nbsp;ssi. & nbsp;On ssdi I get 682 & nbsp;ans 12 dollars on ssi. & nbsp;They do keep that 5 months of pay and public aid will help pay your medicare premiums. & nbsp;I am just going through it. & nbsp;I just got approved after 30 months of fighting. -- Sent from my Palm Pixi On Mar 7, 2010 8:54 AM, rosedragon & lt;rosedragon@... & gt; wrote: & nbsp; Ok... I'm just so confused about this whole thing. I guess I should just wait for the paperwork and see what's what. My girlfriend said I'm driving myself crazy with " what ifs " . LOL ine Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 How much are Medicare premiums? Do they vary by state? It took two years for me to be finally approved. ine Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 My premium in illinois is 110 a month -- Sent from my Palm Pixi On Mar 7, 2010 10:04 AM, rosedragon & lt;rosedragon@... & gt; wrote: & nbsp; How much are Medicare premiums? Do they vary by state? It took two years for me to be finally approved. ine Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 I'm in Michigan. And I just got approved this Thursday so now I guess I'll just have to wait for paperwork or whatever you get first. Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Yea lots of paperwork coming. & nbsp;Overwhelming sometimes. -- Sent from my Palm Pixi On Mar 7, 2010 10:38 AM, rosedragon & lt;rosedragon@... & gt; wrote: & nbsp; I'm in Michigan. And I just got approved this Thursday so now I guess I'll just have to wait for paperwork or whatever you get first. Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 5:22 PM Just to let you all know I had my hearing today for Social Security Disability and SSI. I didn't take all my pain meds because I wanted to be at least semi coherent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Dear ine, I live in Vegas and get Medicare through SSDI, my premium is $97/monthly which is taken out of my check. I also have a supplemental plan that I pay for to help cover what Medicare won't, it includes my prescription plan, and also have a dental plan, since Medicare won't pay for dental work. I thought Medicare payments were the same in every state, but I guess I was wrong. I have a friend in Oregon who also pays $97/month too. Maybe some states have different set ups for payments amounts? Jeannie ________________________________ From: rosedragon <rosedragon@...> neck pain Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 8:04:29 AM Subject: Re: Disability How much are Medicare premiums? Do they vary by state? It took two years for me to be finally approved. ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hi all, My daughter and her family live in Wa. state and live on welfare and SSI for my grandson who is Autistic. They get a total of $1200. for 4 people, plus food stamps, and their rent is $750. She asked about Sec. 8 housing, they do something different now, first you have to get on the list for Public housing(not in a safe area at all), then after they've moved into that, then they can get on the list for Section 8 housing. Unreal. I know in some areas public housing can be nice, not where she lives though, crime, gangs, drugs-all of it is prevalent there. So she's stuck paying for a dumpy apt. that is not weather proofed, nor will the landlady pay for anything that will help their power bill be less, she's a slumlord. I know I'm ranting, but I feel so helpless not being able to help her. Just being able to get on Sec. 8 list would help their rent, but their local government changed the way that works.  Jeannie ________________________________ From: " I_ownaberner@... " <i_ownaberner@...> " neck pain " <neck pain > Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 9:12:11 PM Subject: Re: Disability  One can apply for food stamps and section 8 housing and Medicaid. I couldn't find housing for less then 400.00 and I would probably be killed in the first month as the areA where u can find cheap rent....it is not safe period paragraph The system needs to change. Deb rn Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Jane <borlan9191962> wrote: Lets see, $650.00 a month-$150.00 electricity, $30.00 minimum water & sewage, $200.00 mortgage or rent (too low for most places), $30.00 phone, $40.00 cable, $20.00 internet, that leaves $180.00 for food-medicine- gas for car-etc., etc., etc.. Can anyone actually live on $650.00 a month. I assure you the folks at Social Security would not. Why do they expect antone else to. It's sad that this is a fact of life , or fact of existence (because it's really not a life) for many people on SSI and SSDI. I never thought at 47 this would be my future. Jane H. From: Debra <i_ownaberner> Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 4:20 PM I believe that it is 650....you are correct. Deb RN Debra ____________ _________ _________ __ From: rosedragon <rosedragon@ charterm i.net> PainInTheNeck- Back@groups .com Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 11:49:15 AM Subject: Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability I checked out the SSI site and basically if you make more than six hundred and something dollars a month you don't qualify for SSI. That's if I'm reading it correctly. I live alone so just my SSDI will be figured. ine Re: [PainInTheNeck- Back] Disability Social Security does'nt care if your SSDI monthly check covers the basic living expenses. SSI is based on income and that income can be very low for you not to qualify. There is an income table on their website explaning income limits for SSI. This is the reason people work a few hours, hopefully under the table, while drawing benefits, even though they really are not able enough to do so. It's the reason many elderly or disabled people go without the proper medicines and good healthy food. I have known happily married couples who have been forced to divorce then lie about their living together just so they can make ends meet. It is very sad, yet it is a fact of life for many people. Got on a tangent for a minute there, Jane H. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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