Re: Need Input (Reba)

[Guest guest]

This is wonderful information. However, not everyone who gets on Social

Security Disability is eligible for medicaid. I am a prime example. I

actually make to much money even on SSDI to qualify for medicaid. They

should be able to tell you when you get the approval for SSD.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

SRVG 7/16/01

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

On Sat, 17 May 2003 14:49:11 -0400 (EDT) silversister@... writes:

> One thing you could do while you are looking for other help is to

> apply

> for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental

> Security

> Income (SSI) through the Social Security Administration.

>

> Most folks don't realize that if their child is disabled at 18 they

> can

> sometimes draw on their parents' Social Security benefits -- it is

> all

> complex, but they will cover it at your interview. Also, SSI is

> for

> people who are unable to work because of a disability as well as

> folks

> over 65 who are not entitled to regular Social Security retirement

> (or

> to just a very small amount).

>

> It costs nothing to apply and your son might be eligible. I would

> suggest doing the telephone interview as it is easiest all the way

> around. If your son is eligible the payments start as of the date

> you

> call for an appointment but of course it takes a while to get a

> decision.

>

> Is your other son over 18? He might also be eligible for something

> from

> SSA. You should be asked about him during your interview.

>

> If your son is eligible under SSA he will e eligible for Medicaid

> immediately and for Medicare two years later.

>

> I hope this helps you and your family.

> '

> Nina in Maine

> 2/21/02 - 325/210/???

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