It's the same way here. They take time to investigate it and make
sure what you are submitting is true. It took me 9 months to receive my
first check. Many people wait even longer than that so it's nothing
different for you over there than here as far as the wait goes.
Stacy
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 2:26
PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Social Security and
Disability
I 've
done an exhaustive search on this issue, even though I get state
retirement, not SS. This is what I've found, from the President's
Commission to strengthen Social Security. Looks like DIsability
benefits have been give short shrift in this discussion. We are
merely
an afterthought. Some may see the language contained in
this report as
inclusive and reassuring, however the language clearly
states that the
issue of disability hasn't been well thought out and
that no clear plan
has even been discussed. What is clear is that
there is the intention
to separate retirement benefits from Disability
benefits. The proposed
savings accounts will not be available for
withdrawal upon disability.
I've tried several times to send this to
the list but it won't go.
Here's the website and you then go to
"reports" it will download the
commission's
report.
http://www.csss.gov/
Hi River,
Getting benefits over here can be a real tough job, I was paralysed for
nearly a year before they believed my situation and granted me to receive the
main benefit called DLA (Disability Living Allowance). I also get
Incapacity Benefit which basically acts like wages. It's so handy as it
means I can concentrate on my studies instead of struggling to try and keep a
job, uni work plus my health in control.
Love Smurf xxx
|
