I have been diagnosed bi-polar. Can I get ssi or ssa?
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Yes, it's possible. Begin at http://www.ssa.gov/. You will need to apply. I've heard that the majority of people will get turned down the first time (I have no idea why this is). If you are turned down, don't take it personally, but appeal as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the less likely you are to be approved. I've heard that you may have to appeal more than once before your application will be approved. You may also need to obtain a lawyer for assistance. See http://law.freeadvice.com/government_law/social_security_law/. Good luck.
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depends if he is actually diagnosed with some type of disability then yes he may qualify for ssi
727879
I know some about SSI. But you can go to http://www.ssa.gov
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Self mutilating is another issue. I'm sure you had to see a Dr. to determine that you are Bi-polar. PLEASE,PLEASE go and talk to the Dr. I had and I mean literally HAD a friend who was Bi-polar, and was also a cutter, and she did such a good job, that she is no longer here in this life. The only way to help yourself is to face it and get the help you need. Praying for you...
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I think it depends on what you are receiving it for. For instance my sister gets SSI for a disability...to supplement. I think it is a either/or for her. You need to check with your provider for the details. Be sure on this question. Not to say that you may not find it on Yahoo Answers...but I would call and talk to them my self if I were you.  Since you are only 15...you will have to have you parent or guardian do it for you.
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you need to talk to your doctor, if he has documented you disabilities it's you doctors reports that persuades SSI your need for benefits.  By all means file, and put your doctors name as physician, as it was explained to me the Doctor's report is a deciding factor, SSI will send you to a doctor of their choice, for a second opinion,  As it was explained to me you are not expected to take a job of night clerk or anything.  If you are disabled where you cannot do the work you have been trained to do you are disabled.  I wasn't expecting to get disability, but my income had decreased due to working at a lower level, but could not continue and my income reflected the lower level, so got disability within a month.  Health insurance was a problem had to wait to get on medicare,
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Well first the person should look into SSI or SSD, if they go to the public assistance office near them, they would even help the person fill out forms.  If they can't work and are unemployable, and they have a doctors note and support they could get SSI or SSD depending on how much they have worked and earned.  While they waited they could go on public assistance and get money, food stamps, low cost housing or rent assistance, heat money and maybe even a phone (basic one no frills) bill paid.  \n\nIf they have a counselor or therapist then they could ask them if it was possible for a roommate or housing sorta like half way houses but not exactly, where they could live.  \n\nI know it's hard for people with bipolar, my exboyfriend was bipolar and I was very supportive but since he refused to take meds and just totally went out of control, it killed our relationship, I think that's what happens to alot of couples and with friendships.  They need a friend that will stick by them thick and thin and help them.  Maybe you are that friend?  My ex and I are still friends but not a couple anymore.  He is living with another bipolar guy, they have ups and downs but it's workable.
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I just found a page about this for someone else yesterday:\nPublication No.05-10019\nhttp://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10019.html\n\nhttp://library.findlaw.com/1997/May/1/129867.html\n\nhttp://www.thebody.com/apla/feb00/legal.html\n\nhttp://www.apla.org/\n\nThose should help.\n\nIf I were you I would get a case worker to start. These are available to you in your communtiy free of charge. Contact the AIDS services program in you r community. It is very overwhelming dealing with an illness like HIV. This person can help you alot. They can coordinate appointments, disseminate information to you, help you apply for benefits and keep track of all these things for you. Its alot to have on your plate. They have experience dealing with  these types of things everyday. They generally help you to fill out the paperwork required for the social security disability. If it comes down to it and they deny you hire an attorney to get benefits. I bet the case worker you get probably knows other sources of help available to you as well. Call the United Way (211?in austin anyway) if you cannot locate a case worker program. They should tell you where to find one.\n\nGood luck! And Keep your head up! Feel free to email me if you have a question...
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I am pretty much faced with the same situation.  I have been denied SSI and SSD.  I have reapplied for it.  I too have a physical disablity that is preventing me from doing a job.  I really don't have any answers for you.  I have applied from everything from being a walmart greeter to a receptionist.  I can not do any job where any walking or standing or climbing stairs is involved as I do not have the use of one leg and can not stand, or walk without the assistance of bilateral forearm crutches.  I have been turned down for everything but to prove it is because of the disability is impossible unless they specifically say it is.  I can only suggest you volunteer someplace to see if you can actually do the work.  I would also keep bugging soc. sec. to get you the help that you are requesting.  Don't leave until you get to talk to a person.
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This is the way:\nhttp://www.ssa.gov/oig/guidelin.htm
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Yes, my son just started receiving it.\nDoes your child go see a counslor at your local community mental health clinic? \nIf not take them to set up meetings which will vary weekly or monthly.\nIf they do and you have record of this, you can go to your local SSI office and apply.\nand SSI will have them go see someone at a clinic for a determination and it usually takes a couple months for a reply.\n\nGood Luck
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No, there is no blood test for diagnosis of Bi-Polar Disorder. A good, diagnostic psychiatrist is the only test there is for a correct assessment. Good Luck !
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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.
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Go to your local social security office.\n\nCoach
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You can apply for SSDI (Social Security Disability) or SSI (Supplemental Security Income) by going to www.ssa.gov and filling out the application. In addition some states will give additional income to people who qualify for SSDI or SSI. You will probably need a lawyer to win your case, but the lawyers who take these cases will not charge you unless you win your case. If you are denied benefits on your first request, your lawyer will appeal it for you. If and when you win your case, your disibility lawyer will be paid a small percent out of your first initial lump sum payment. Make sure the lawyer you choose has experience in ss disibility law. Do not pay anyone for this service up front. Some of these lawyers advertise on tv. Look in the yellow pages of your phone book. You can also type www.socialsecurity and you might find a lawyer on one of those entries.
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well sorry but it will take a while to get an approval for disability ( if you get approved at all)  my friend who has a serious illness was declined twice, had to get an attorney and took three years to finally get approved ( he got all the back pay though)\n\nBut you have to start with social service, go talk to one of the case workers,  they will have perhaps food stamps ( EBT cards)  and at times some emergency money for rent and utilities.
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Do you get SSDI or SSI?  Since you state that you worked all your life, I'm assuming you get SSDI.  Both are for disabilities, but SSDI is based on your income when you were working.  SSI is a type of welfare since it is for those who are disabled who did not work long enough to earn enough credits to qualify for SSDI.\n\nIf you are on SSDI, if you die, you daughter will be eligible for a monthly benefit check until the month when she turns 18 years old, even if she has not graduated from HS yet.  Your wife may be eligible for a check if she is caring for your daughter and does not have an income that exceeds a certain amount, which I believe is less than $1000 a month.  If your wife gets remarried, I believe her benefit check would stop, although the check for your daughter would continue as long as she is not adopted by a stepfather.\n\nYour daughter should be getting a monthly benefit check already since you are disabled and receiving SSDI.  If you are not receiving benefits for her, go to your local Social Security Office with her birth certificate and her Social Security Number, and apply for benefits for her.