RE: misc. disability benefits

[Guest guest]

Steve, congratulations on winning the lottery--er--the coveted disability

status. Did it come with a blue ribbon prize for perseverance? It should.

Navigating the federal bureaucracy is a lot more work than raising a prize

pig.

I can't answer your questions about the benefits that come with an official

label, as I only taught for 5 years way back when and didn't have enough

work credits to qualify for federal worker's disability. However, I do know

you can get handicapped parking without SSA disability status. I've had the

blue placard for many years. My doctor filled in an application and stated

the specific limitations that allowed me to qualify in my state. Just think,

all this time you could've had the blue card!

Barbara

> " misc. " disability benefits

>

> I'm obviously a little new to being officially disabled (though not at all

> new to the actual health effects).

>

> My question: what does this now qualify me for, besides a monthly check

from

> the federal government? This may sound like a strange question to those of

> you who are old hands at this, but I really don't know. And I confess, I

> haven't been paying much attention, in reading about it and generally

going

> about my life.

>

> About all I can think of is handicapped parking, and I don't even know

> exactly what jurisdiction covers this or how I go about applying. I assume

> there are lower rates for city mass transit and rural buses, but again, I

> have no idea how this works, how to apply for any card or whatever, and/or

> what exactly to show in the way of proving a disability (either by way of

> applying for something on a semi-permanent basis, or on-the-spot proof,

like

> for instance an out-of-state hotel rate or movie theater). All I have at

the

> moment is a letter of decision from the SSA. Is this enough, or should I

> wait to get some kind of " award " letter or official card, from them? In

case

> it matters, I can walk and drive, but I get quite weak, dizzy, and

> out-of-breath with exertion.

>

> I'm also asking about any tie-in that would include a disability AND very

> low financial resources, in case that matters as well.

>

> Steve D.

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I'm not sure exactly how much 100% accurate information I can give you as I live

in Topeka, KS but my Aunt at Falls City, NE said that this is all pretty much

the same as in Kansas.

Part of this info is from my tenure of almost 20 years with Kansas Medicaid so

here goes. Number One: I went to Dr. my orpthopaedic doctor to be

reviewed/elvated for short-term disability with EDS at that time he also said

that I should to get a doctor's statement to request a mailbox near my door and

for a handicapped placard/car tag, he told me to call Kansas Dept of Motor

Vehicles about a request to be signed and returned which the first time around

it was for a temporary permit and I then had to have papers signed for a

permanent tag. As far as Medicaid they will require incormationfrom your

doctors, a statement of present earnings, copies of income tax forms from the

last several years, what all you are wanting to apply for (cash assistance,

medical/prescription coverage, food stamps) if you are approved

for one or moe of the above plus if they have commodites (monthly distribution

of eggs, dry milk, cheese, butter, etc) also if they have Home and Community

Bound Services (HCBS) where you live this will cover various kinds of

transportaion, wheel chair van lifts (if applicable)

home modifications (remodeling kitchen, bath, etc), if you have to travel a

distance to see a doctor in another area of your state they will reimburse the

milage and if you are required a overnight stay then a protion/ all gasoline,

meals, motel/hotel stay BUT you have to get receipts for every dime that is

spent. if you are approved you will be assigned a case manager which I would

imagine you will have one for Social Security, with my Aunt she was drawing a

very minimal check from her husband when he passed away and she got all this

good stuff plus a low income status rent payment, then her first husband passed

and Social Security made take his Social Security ($1,000) monthly which threw

her over Nebraska's minimum wage and she lost the whol nine yards. As far as bus

service we what they call the lift, buses for the handicapped but there again

you will require doctor's statements and have to fill out a fistfull of

paperwork to fill out and return so due to this thee are no reduced

fares that I know of but I cannot walk any distance and the bus stop is way

over two blocks from my apt so I call Topeka Transit for lift service. I am not

sure if this will be of help but should give you a rough idea.

Sorry I couldn't have been of more. Dolores

Steve micro_choice@...> wrote:

I'm obviously a little new to being officially disabled (though not at all

new to the actual health effects).

My question: what does this now qualify me for, besides a monthly check from

the federal government? This may sound like a strange question to those of

you who are old hands at this, but I really don't know. And I confess, I

haven't been paying much attention, in reading about it and generally going

about my life.

About all I can think of is handicapped parking, and I don't even know

exactly what jurisdiction covers this or how I go about applying. I assume

there are lower rates for city mass transit and rural buses, but again, I

have no idea how this works, how to apply for any card or whatever, and/or

what exactly to show in the way of proving a disability (either by way of

applying for something on a semi-permanent basis, or on-the-spot proof, like

for instance an out-of-state hotel rate or movie theater). All I have at the

moment is a letter of decision from the SSA. Is this enough, or should I

wait to get some kind of " award " letter or official card, from them? In case

it matters, I can walk and drive, but I get quite weak, dizzy, and

out-of-breath with exertion.

I'm also asking about any tie-in that would include a disability AND very

low financial resources, in case that matters as well.

Steve D.

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[Guest guest]

Cheap train tickets for you and a companion (if necessary for you to

travel). Just got a discount on Amtrak...

Also got me free parking at the train station, right at the door

Take care,

RH

> I'm obviously a little new to being officially disabled (though not

at all

> new to the actual health effects).

>

> My question: what does this now qualify me for, besides a monthly

check from

> the federal government? This may sound like a strange question to

those of

> you who are old hands at this, but I really don't know. And I

confess, I

> haven't been paying much attention, in reading about it and

generally going

> about my life.

>

> About all I can think of is handicapped parking, and I don't even

know

> exactly what jurisdiction covers this or how I go about applying. I

assume

> there are lower rates for city mass transit and rural buses, but

again, I

> have no idea how this works, how to apply for any card or whatever,

and/or

> what exactly to show in the way of proving a disability (either by

way of

> applying for something on a semi-permanent basis, or on-the-spot

proof, like

> for instance an out-of-state hotel rate or movie theater). All I

have at the

> moment is a letter of decision from the SSA. Is this enough, or

should I

> wait to get some kind of " award " letter or official card, from

them? In case

> it matters, I can walk and drive, but I get quite weak, dizzy, and

> out-of-breath with exertion.

>

> I'm also asking about any tie-in that would include a disability

AND very

> low financial resources, in case that matters as well.

>

> Steve D.

[Guest guest]

Sorry, I also forgot to mention that in our state, there is

a " Disabled Person ID " that comes with the parking placard. It can

be used to identify yourself as disabled as necessary (I need it

because I don't " look " disabled).

Take care,

RH

> > I'm obviously a little new to being officially disabled (though

not

> at all

> > new to the actual health effects).

> >

> > My question: what does this now qualify me for, besides a monthly

> check from

> > the federal government? This may sound like a strange question to

> those of

> > you who are old hands at this, but I really don't know. And I

> confess, I

> > haven't been paying much attention, in reading about it and

> generally going

> > about my life.

> >

> > About all I can think of is handicapped parking, and I don't even

> know

> > exactly what jurisdiction covers this or how I go about applying.

I

> assume

> > there are lower rates for city mass transit and rural buses, but

> again, I

> > have no idea how this works, how to apply for any card or

whatever,

> and/or

> > what exactly to show in the way of proving a disability (either

by

> way of

> > applying for something on a semi-permanent basis, or on-the-spot

> proof, like

> > for instance an out-of-state hotel rate or movie theater). All I

> have at the

> > moment is a letter of decision from the SSA. Is this enough, or

> should I

> > wait to get some kind of " award " letter or official card, from

> them? In case

> > it matters, I can walk and drive, but I get quite weak, dizzy, and

> > out-of-breath with exertion.

> >

> > I'm also asking about any tie-in that would include a disability

> AND very

> > low financial resources, in case that matters as well.

> >

> > Steve D.

[Guest guest]

Steve- I live in OH, I get very little from SSD,so am also eligible for

medicaid/foodstamp program. I'm now getting medicare after a waiting

period, but medicaid is my secondary insurance. I too have had a

difficult time finding out what I might qualify for, from reading some

of the replies, some states are much better than others. Here we have

no card that says your disabled, I've never received a discount for

anything. The parking placard is through the dept of motor vehicles, I

got the application online, and had it long before the SSD came

through. We have no mass transit here, but there is a rural bus system

for the diabled and elderly.I'm still driving for now, so haven't used

it. Congratulations on the favorable award, I hope you find and get

all the help you require.

> I'm obviously a little new to being officially disabled (though not

at all

> new to the actual health effects).

>

> My question: what does this now qualify me for, besides a monthly

check from

> the federal government?

>

> Steve D.

[Guest guest]

Steve and Marla

You should be able to access the services of the Agency for Seniors or

whatever it is called in your area (it is called Senior Services) in

Michigan and is funded through the Departement on Aging, but is

available to all disabled adults. They can help with yard work, house

work, buying groceries, some personal care, etc. The available

services do depend on the local offices.

laurie

> Steve- I live in OH, I get very little from SSD,so am also eligible for

> medicaid/foodstamp program. I'm now getting medicare after a waiting

> period, but medicaid is my secondary insurance. I too have had a

> difficult time finding out what I might qualify for, from reading some

> of the replies, some states are much better than others. Here we have

> no card that says your disabled, I've never received a discount for

> anything. The parking placard is through the dept of motor vehicles, I

> got the application online, and had it long before the SSD came

> through. We have no mass transit here, but there is a rural bus system

> for the diabled and elderly.I'm still driving for now, so haven't used

> it. Congratulations on the favorable award, I hope you find and get

> all the help you require.

>

>

>

> > I'm obviously a little new to being officially disabled (though not

> at all

> > new to the actual health effects).

> >

> > My question: what does this now qualify me for, besides a monthly

> check from

> > the federal government?

> >

> > Steve D.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

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physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

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>

>

[Guest guest]

Steve,

This is Lynda, Dewayne's wife. If you own land, you get a break on your

property taxes. Go to your local PVA office with a copy of your decision, and

they will take care of it.

Of course, if you live in a larger town than our 600 in Campton, it may be more

trouble:) If I can think of anything else you can benefit from, I let you know.

One thing that hit DW very hard was the actual fact he was deemed " disabled " .

We are both very hard workaholics and had " public jobs " as well as the farms.

That hurt him emotionally worse than anything. I tried to reassure him that

term didn't mean he was a bad man or less than the man he was, just his body had

wore out a little faster than we would have liked. Take care and God Bless.

Lynda R.

" misc. " disability benefits

I'm obviously a little new to being officially disabled (though not at all

new to the actual health effects).

My question: what does this now qualify me for, besides a monthly check from

the federal government? This may sound like a strange question to those of

you who are old hands at this, but I really don't know. And I confess, I

haven't been paying much attention, in reading about it and generally going

about my life.

About all I can think of is handicapped parking, and I don't even know

exactly what jurisdiction covers this or how I go about applying. I assume

there are lower rates for city mass transit and rural buses, but again, I

have no idea how this works, how to apply for any card or whatever, and/or

what exactly to show in the way of proving a disability (either by way of

applying for something on a semi-permanent basis, or on-the-spot proof, like

for instance an out-of-state hotel rate or movie theater). All I have at the

moment is a letter of decision from the SSA. Is this enough, or should I

wait to get some kind of " award " letter or official card, from them? In case

it matters, I can walk and drive, but I get quite weak, dizzy, and

out-of-breath with exertion.

I'm also asking about any tie-in that would include a disability AND very

low financial resources, in case that matters as well.

Steve D.

Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein

are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their

physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.