I have rheumatoid arthritis and receive social security(medicare) and an SSI payment. Also I have a PA access card.\nWould the state take away all of my benefits or would I have an option to pay for my medicare? I could use any information...
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It shouldn't make any difference whether you get married or not. Unless your husband has a really good insurance policy and job. I guess you could get updated. If that was the case for me, I wouldn't get married and loose my funds. Your marriage could go sour in a year and you would have a hard time getting your funds back.
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in NJ, social security does not affect unemployment benefits, but a pension from the employer your claim is based on may. you should be able to file an appeal on decisions you disagree with.
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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)
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Go to the SS office and talk to them.  If you are disabled to the point you can't work and can not be trained or educated for work it is most likely you can get benefits.  Sure won't amount to very much though.  Also go on the net and check out their web site.  SSDI is the abbreviation for what you are looking for. Social security disability insurance.  The payments will not be enough to live on without help from welfare.
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are you sure they tested you for arthritis? i have rheumatoid arthritis and it sounds just like what you are going through
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Everyone in the U.S. that works and pays taxes should know they're having money taking out of their check to pay Medicare/Medicaid.\n\nAttached is a link about Medicare/Medicaid.  \nThere probably are state and city assistant programs avaliable too.
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Rehab centers help you return to your normal functioning status.Don't worry the social worker at the hospital will contact the nursing facility and they will let you know if you qualify and if you don't you won't get in.If you are over 65 and have medicare if will pay for 20 days and if you also have insurance they will continue to pay after your medicare exhausts.You won't need speech therapy.Occupational therapy helps you adjust to  your normal activities of daily living with your disability.Personally you shouldn't need more than 20 days.If you only have insurance you may not get but a week.Believe me they will let you know
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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.
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That's the way SSI is. They count your assets. If you go over the limit, they force you off the program.. It does count against the $2000. asset limit. If your parents or other trustworthy relative are still alive have them buy it for you so that it counts as their property instead of yours with the understanding that they will let you use it when you need it.
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If you applied for SSI you would get it. There are medications that you need to be on and you need to be seeing a Dr. Besides you will need to have a Dr to help with your SSI. I am 46 and suffer from several ailments including fibromyalgia, so I understand your problem.  There is help out there. It seems like once we hit 40 we start falling apart. Good luck to you and I hope I was helpful.
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Medicare does not care if resources are transferred below market value, as that program is not based on financial need.  Medicaid, however, frowns on such transfers.  Medicaid is different from State to state, but I can assure you that if your mom transfers this house and she is on Medicaid she could loose her benefits for a while.  Her penalty period would probably be based on how much her house is worth.  IF you are on Medicaid and receive a house, Medicaid may want to put a lien on the house. I suggest that you contact an estate attorney or Medicaid attorney in your area that can help you with this one.
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Go on the social security website and you will get some of your answers.
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Receiving money from Social Security isn't a matter of pride, rather it is a matter of support.  There are quite a few people on SS funds.  I'm sure that your parents appreciate the food that you bring home from the food bank, as well.  \n\nI hope that you are seeing a therapist, or at least a doctor, in addition to receiving SS benefits.  If you are not, please look into that.  There are usually community resources that base your rates on your income.  Also, have you conseidered talking to a clergy member about your feelings about God and Jesus?
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It depends on where you live and how much SSI you are getting. You can call your SS office and ask them.
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I'm sorry for your loss.\n\nIf you are on Social Security Disability (Title 2), there shouldn't be any penalty.  There are no asset limits for Disability.  BUT, there are penalties if you are on Supplemental Security Income (SSI, Title 16).  You could lose your benefits then.  If you are getting $603/mth and Medicaid, then you're on SSI.  If you are collecting off of your's or a parent's or spouse's earnings, you are getting SSDI.
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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.
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I may be wrong, but I believe you will have to visit the nearest SSA Office near you and personally make your claim due to eligibility and Identity verification requirements.  \n\nYou can visit www.ssa.gov for general information and access your account once you have met the requirements.