Well that is the way the conservatives think. They do not raise the
taxes so they can keep the benefits low of Medicaid, food stamps, rental
assistance, etc. The benefits are for the people that are at their
lowest. I only hope that when I do start working that I am able to get
healthcare through that job that will help cover enough healthcare that I
need. I basically only go to the doctors for basic needs.
Fortunately I do not have any serious health problems. I will have my
surgery on my bladder hopefully in the summer. Other than that, I don't go
to the doctor's very often. We have it set up that I call her for my
prescriptions and go in if I need anything. I don't go to my rehab doctor
very often either. It's about every 6 months. Also with pain management
specialist is like every 3 months. My biggest issue will be with my
prescriptions. Just the Neurontin alone will kill me if it is something
insurance may not cover. I do not intend on keeping my hours low enough
just to keep receiving benefits. My whole intention of getting a degree is to
get out in the work force and get off of the system. I hate being in it
with a passion. I just hope that it all works out the way I intend it
to.
Stacy
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 8:36
AM
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] social
security
Andrea...
I am
familiar with the "Ticket to Work" program. I believe there are
some salary limitations, but as I understand it, you can deduct any disability
related expenses off the top of your salary. If you ever reach the
salary limitation to continue receiving Medicaid, as a quadriplegic, you
should still be eligible for Medicare for up to 5 years, though you would have
to pay the Medicaid premiums quarterly.
Unfortunately, many disabled citizens do not know about these services
and benefits and assume they cannot overcome the barriers to work. Worst
yet, I have experienced first hand varying degrees of competency when dealing
with the SSA and received conflicting information which invariably hindered my
efforts.
Our
Healthcare system may be the best on earth, but it remains poverty based,
meaning you must remain essentially poor in order to be eligible
for government funded benefits.
Steve
Steve,
You are right about Social Security. As for my
after I graduated from college, I signed up to get (The Ticket to
Work). It's a program of the SS witch allows you to work and still receive
you Medicaid benefits. I'm on SSI, It feels so good to be working and being
a tax paider. Me boss sometimes have to remind me to pick up my pay check.
I'm so use to working for free.LOL!!
Wheelchair Warrior
Steve Oldaker
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I am not an expert on Social Security
benefitsq, but in a nutshell, SSDI
is available to disabled
individuals who have paid enough into the system through
payroll deductions to qualify, otherwise, they would receive SSI if they
are receiving disability income. SS (regular Social Security) is for
retired individuals or the dependents of deceased workers. If you
are disabled receiving SSDI, I believe you are converted to SS once you
reach retirement age, which is dependent upon your date of birth. Is
SSDI better than SS? I suppose it depends on your specific situation
and age. If you are seriously interested, I suggest the following
web site which also lists their 800 number:
Steve
I recieve ssdi what is the difference is this better than ss
?
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