Guest guest Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 In a message dated 11/16/2005 7:25:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, jehret@... writes: I was having chemo all day today and I sat next to a financial planner. She asked me whether I was receiving social security for myself and my 2 sons. I told her " no " since I am not old enough for social security. She said I was wrong. Since I worked for 20 years and paid into it and I now have stage 4 colon cancer, I am apparently eligible to apply and receive it retroactive to the date of onset of my illness. Does anyone have experience with this? This sounds right, ....go for it!! Glenn's ex has been on disability for years and son, too...he's over 18 now, so he doesn't get it anymore. She is able to work part time and still get the disability each month. Cancer is considered a disability and you can even get a handicapped license plate or card for your car window. All involves paperwork, but being an attorney, you are use to that!!! LOL Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle Caregiver to Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hi Sue: I called the general number today and was told that I would be eligible for Social Security Disability. They haven't given me an appointment yet - they are supposed to call from the local office in the next 3 days for an appointment time. Anyway, I also learned that if I qualify (which I am sure of) then my 2 sons as my dependents also will get benefits up to $800 a month or so (he wasn't exactly sure). I think I recall you have kids too, right? Did they tell you all the things you need to bring with you to the appointment? Birth certs, marriage certs, etc. I have to write away and get those which will delay this a bit. Let me know how your case goes. In a message dated 11/16/2005 12:53:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, luvmydane3@... writes: Hi , I just called the Social Security Office yesterday and talked to a representative who set up an appointment for me on December 6th. I am also not old enough for social security but apparently there is a social security disability program. One can also work and still be eligible for the program so I will get all the info on Dec. 6th. Sue B. > > I was having chemo all day today and I sat next to a financial planner. She > asked me whether I was receiving social security for myself and my 2 sons. > I told her " no " since I am not old enough for social security. She said I > was wrong. Since I worked for 20 years and paid into it and I now have stage 4 > colon cancer, I am apparently eligible to apply and receive it retroactive > to the date of onset of my illness. > Does anyone have experience with this? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hi , I just called the Social Security Office yesterday and talked to a representative who set up an appointment for me on December 6th. I am also not old enough for social security but apparently there is a social security disability program. One can also work and still be eligible for the program so I will get all the info on Dec. 6th. Sue B. > > I was having chemo all day today and I sat next to a financial planner. She > asked me whether I was receiving social security for myself and my 2 sons. > I told her " no " since I am not old enough for social security. She said I > was wrong. Since I worked for 20 years and paid into it and I now have stage 4 > colon cancer, I am apparently eligible to apply and receive it retroactive > to the date of onset of my illness. > Does anyone have experience with this? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Sue and Back when my husband briefly has SS disability I also got a bit of $$$, the kids each got $60 a month. Times sure have changed since then. LOL But it came in handy while it lasted. Then of course they took it away they said because he was already on VA disability, heaven forbid he should be a double dipper. Always wondered why one shoe was allowed to do it but the other wasn't. I think they are allowed to draw both now but used to grit my teeth when I would hear how some person was getting over by drawing both. These ladies who couldn't sit at their office desk and work, but could go play bingo and sit in bingo hall all day. Arrghhh.. I didn't even try to get it, didn't want to mess up anything am already drawing survivor benefit SS, and next year will retire at 65 and some and get a bit more than I do now. Anyway If you gals can get it, you do it.. Every penny helps out these days. I maybe should have took it for as long as I was on chemo but decided not too. Good luck to you all Jolene Re: Re: Disability/ Hi Sue: I called the general number today and was told that I would be eligible for Social Security Disability. They haven't given me an appointment yet - they are supposed to call from the local office in the next 3 days for an appointment time. Anyway, I also learned that if I qualify (which I am sure of) then my 2 sons as my dependents also will get benefits up to $800 a month or so (he wasn't exactly sure). I think I recall you have kids too, right? Did they tell you all the things you need to bring with you to the appointment? Birth certs, marriage certs, etc. I have to write away and get those which will delay this a bit. Let me know how your case goes. In a message dated 11/16/2005 12:53:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, luvmydane3@... writes: Hi , I just called the Social Security Office yesterday and talked to a representative who set up an appointment for me on December 6th. I am also not old enough for social security but apparently there is a social security disability program. One can also work and still be eligible for the program so I will get all the info on Dec. 6th. Sue B. > > I was having chemo all day today and I sat next to a financial planner. She > asked me whether I was receiving social security for myself and my 2 sons. > I told her " no " since I am not old enough for social security. She said I > was wrong. Since I worked for 20 years and paid into it and I now have stage 4 > colon cancer, I am apparently eligible to apply and receive it retroactive > to the date of onset of my illness. > Does anyone have experience with this? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 When I had my surgery and was out of work i lost my insurance by not working full -time. I am now on social security disability, (629.00 per month)I can work and makeup to 600.00 a month, but I am also on medicaid since I lost Insurance, and if I work and make over 70.00 a month, I lose the medicaid. So I'm debating going back to work if I get clear tests back. But also afraid, that as soon as I do, the old C will rear its ugly head. Sooooooooo???? Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Hi , I was told to bring my birth certificate and I will be receiving some paperwork that needs to be filled out prior to my appointment. I have a son but he is over the age of 18 so I won't be able to include him. Sue > > Hi Sue: > I called the general number today and was told that I would be eligible for > Social Security Disability. They haven't given me an appointment yet - they > are supposed to call from the local office in the next 3 days for an > appointment time. Anyway, I also learned that if I qualify (which I am sure of) then > my 2 sons as my dependents also will get benefits up to $800 a month or so > (he wasn't exactly sure). I think I recall you have kids too, right? Did > they tell you all the things you need to bring with you to the appointment? > Birth certs, marriage certs, etc. I have to write away and get those which will > delay this a bit. Let me know how your case goes. > > > In a message dated 11/16/2005 12:53:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > luvmydane3@y... writes: > > Hi , > > I just called the Social Security Office yesterday and talked to a > representative who set up an appointment for me on December 6th. I > am also not old enough for social security but apparently there is a > social security disability program. One can also work and still be > eligible for the program so I will get all the info on Dec. 6th. > > Sue B. > > > > > > I was having chemo all day today and I sat next to a financial > planner. She > > asked me whether I was receiving social security for myself and my > 2 sons. > > I told her " no " since I am not old enough for social security. > She said I > > was wrong. Since I worked for 20 years and paid into it and I now > have stage 4 > > colon cancer, I am apparently eligible to apply and receive it > retroactive > > to the date of onset of my illness. > > Does anyone have experience with this? > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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