how do I go about getting disability?
125427
you need to go to or call your county defacs office and fill out a form to see if you are eligalble for their services.
177739
I had a wonderful experience with ECI in Missouri. They had a wonderful program in the town where we lived. This was also several years ago. Funding changes all things unfortunately. It really depends on where you live and the people providing the services. You must be self informed and demanding if necessary now days. Also I recommend that you join local  programs or boards with any relation to the disability of your child. I wish you well. Good luck! Ask, Ask, Ask, Search, Search, Search. I hope your needs are met.
564462
Start by getting copies of all of your medical records from when you initially injured your back, to date.  It also wouldn't hurt to get letters from each of the doctors stating that surgery is not an option for you.  Then go to www.socialsecurity.gov and fill out the application for disability.  *Very Important* once you have completed the application, make sure you keep a copy of it for your records!!!  Once you have submitted your application, you will be contact for an appointment with a case worker.  When you go for your appointment, take a copy of all your medical records, originals of the letters from your doctors (keep a copy for your records), as well as a list of all medications (dosage and mg) that you take daily with you to your appointment.  Have them well organized and present them to your case worker.\n\nSince I am not a case worker for Social Security, I can't tell you for a fact that you will be approved for disability, but from reading what you have written, I would say that there is probably a better than 75% chance that you will be approved.\n\nYou may also want to dig around on the SSA website, I know there is a copy of there disability manual that outlines what qualifies for disability as I found it at one time, but for the life of me, I cannot remember where on the site it was located.
512860
There are some cases where people are truly disabled and need the benefit, but the Social Security Administration tends to drag its heels. If you die before they pay, they don't owe anyone anything. If your doctor says you can't work, you are entitled.  Don't be discouraged by the ignorance of some of the posters.\n\nAccording to Social Security regulations, you have to be turned down once for disability, before you can call in an attorney.   If you have been approved, but your benefit has not been paid, contact your Congressman.  They can get things moving.  If you haven't been denied yet, you are going to have to wait for that to come.  When you get the denial, then you can get an attorney.  The attorney's fees are limited, by law,  to a percentage of what is owed to you for back benefits.  At least that how it was when I was trying to help folks through that maze.\n\nGood luck.
215617
You should look at your states bar association for a list of lawyers.  For example: \nIllinois State Bar Association http://www.illinoisbar.org/\nhas a link to http://www.illinoislawyerfinder.com/\nWhich you can search "Select a Field of Practice = DISABILITY".  \n\nDo the same kind of search or call your local library.  They will know where to look.
122479
If you're married then you have to report both your income and your husbands on the FAFSA. Have you checked with your state rehabilitation agency? They often offer job training for a new career where your disability won't matter. You can also apply for scholarships, both at the University and through fastweb.com. Talk with the financial aid office at the University about a college access loan. You can also apply for a Sallie Mae loan. You can get a CAL or Sallie Mae loan regardless of income. I've included some links below that may help. Good luck!
646279
I don't think SSI will consider that a long term disability. There are surgeries for carpal tunnel.... it is a tough road to file for disability. More illnesses need to be diagnosed for permanent disability and SSI.\nGood Luck with your illness...........  :o)
17089
1.  Prison-  Depends on what he did.\n2.  Your Disability - depends on what is wrong. I just had an uncle become a quad parapoligic, one had a heart attack (three surg already) those people deserve disability.  The are not able to work.  I hope you get a fair hearing based on your disabilities.  However, you should be deserving.  Only you know that.\n\n3.  Your daughters.  SSI - that's one for the others.  I have issues with SSI.  There are deserving individuals that will never function in society.  But, there are others that could work, but choose not to.  I too have my own set of problems..... But I work.  My husbands works and I am raising my children to do their part so that I will be able to (when I am 65 and can no longer) or if some indiviual is BORN with physicall and mental challenges that will keep them unable to work.  I think the court could be stricter on the SSI ....  Get these people rehabilitated and get them to work.  You usually know those from birth who will not function in society.  There are those above the rule that develop problems later in life, but those are the unfortunate ones.
401943
Sorry, but no.  You would have to have mortgage insurance on your home that includes disability.  If you are concerned that you may become disabled you need to contact your mortgage company and/or your insurance agent for information.  If you are currently disabled purchasing this coverage now  would not cover you after the fact.  \n\nIt would be a good idea to contact your mortgage company to find out what coverages you currently have.  Sometimes we forget what we do have.  I purchased my home about 8 years ago and I had to check my loan paperwork to double check coverages.  Good luck.
92691
If all this is true, isn't there a homeless shelter near you? \nOr, can social services help you further?? \nIs there family to help/live with?? Friends?? \nIsn't there housing specifically for the disabled wherever you are??\nWhere are you from exactly? And what's your disability??\nWhat computer are you on if this is your current situation??\nI'm sure there are more resources to help you, you just have to find them. You do get a little bit of money, but there has to be housing available as well. Things will get better, keep seeking out assistance and don't be afraid to go to friends & family for further help!\n\nBest of luck to you!
106343
The first link is to the Americans with Disabilities Act website.  The second is to Medicare.\n\nI am assuming you qualify for medicare - but with the new laws - I'd let ADA or the medicare site - or AARP, with a strong advocacy involvement - third link - these sites will have the most up-to-date info.
316743
if you have medicare it is easy to get one.you just have to get a doctors order. also easter seals can help. If you have a independant living center in your area, call them. If you dont have insurance or just medicaid you can still get one but it is much harder. you will need doctor report and therapist. I got one and the medicaid denied me for almost a year. the chair provider has to work with you.
196923
You might be able to collect disability till workers comp kicks in. Worth a try. That usually kicks in after your third missed day.
50961
He could probably qualify for SSI disability.  If this is chronic, and it sounds like it, that may be the best thing for him so he can get medicaid and afford the medication he needs.
370135
Is there any reasons why the lady needs to have disability?  Sounds like there's more to it than just wanting to help.  In any case, you can get connected with the Association of the Handicapped.  They should be able to assist.
54302
If your on Social Security Disability, you will automatically go on Medicare after 1 year.In the meantime try the Department of Human Resources in your state and check with your local hospitals, if any of them are county hospitals, they will work on a sliding scale and what you pay is based on your income. Also check with some of the local doctors, some offer a discounted rate to people with no insurance.
173314
SSI, Disability, Welfare till you get one of those.  Get some food stamps.  If you been going to the doctor or hospital they'll apply you for medicaid (at least hospital will).  \n\nThere is a foundation for MS, here's one.  Ask at a church or welfare office or social security office to find out more about resources for you.\n\nWelcome to The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation..."Helping Make a... \nProvides highly informative presentations on a wide range of MS topics ... This site is funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation as a free public service ...\n\nhttp://www.msfacts.org/