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How right you are, Lori! My typing is off today, I guess -- I should

have said " SSI " and not " SSA " in that sentence, i.e., " If you son is

eligible under SSI... " . Oh well, if that is all that goes wrong today

it will be a good day.

Nina in Maine

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From: loriowen@...

>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<

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<