Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I had to apply for SSI. I have been turned down and now in the Appeal process. How hard it is to get SSI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 You should read up on what you are applying for and understand the ins and outs. SSI IS EMERGENCY AID. It supplies you with cash for basic essentials. Applying will entitle you to other assistance as well as emergency medical benefits and welfare benefits. Remember. You must pay back any money once your disability has gone through. You should be applying for SSDI as well. Here is a link so you can better understand the process. Yours, Deborah http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Thank you How do you apply for emergency aid? I live in ILdbargad@... wrote: IF you apply for social security disability you should get a lawyer. He will present all your medical records. Every state and every individual is different. I applied for ssdi only after being on emergency aid and welfare benefits. I went through social security office and was denied. I was very lucky to get a patient advocate who is also a disability lawyer. She did not charge me anything, but I had to pay back my emergency aid which was atleast half of my retroactive award. I didnt apply for aid right away because my RA wasnt diagnosed until the following year. Your award is based on your work credits and retroactive from the month you first became ill and unable to work. It took two years to get my award. The most important thing to remember is that because of RA if you cant work and your life is severely affected, its the daily tasks you can and cant perform that matter most. I am reviewed by social security periodically. Yours, Deborah FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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