Disability Information
There are two forms of possible benefits for which a person may qualify: Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are based on your work record over the past ten years prior to your becoming disabled. If you worked five of the past ten years before becoming disabled, then you should qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Part-time work is sufficient for you to vest the 20 out of the necessary 40 work quarters to become qualified for benefits.
If you do not qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you may qualify for SSI benefits. These benefits usually pay a smaller monthly benefit and may be reduced by household income attributed to relatives living in the same household as you. Both types of disability benefits pay additional for minor children residing with you.
You may also qualify for a percentage of your parents’ benefits if you are a disabled adult child at least 19 years of age and can prove your disability began before your 22nd birthday (and your disability continues).
If you are found eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, you will receive Medicare benefits two years from your disability onset date. If you are impoverished and unable to perform medical treatment during any interim period, you may qualify for Medicaid benefits until your Medicare becomes effective. Please contact your State Department of Health and Human Services concerning Medicaid eligibility.
Source: http://www.mysocial-security.org
Disability Links:
- www.ssa.gov/disability
- The Disability Rights Commission (http://www.drc-gb.org)
- www.disabilityresources.org
- The National Organization on Disability - Home Page www.nod.org
- http://www.socialsecurityhome.com/
Social Security Disability, SSDI, SSI Information and Advice, Tips, and answers for winning disability cases claims and appeals. Complete their free online case evaluation. - National Council on Disability (NCD) (http://www.ncd.gov)\
- disability.gov
A comprehensive site of US federal programs for families dealing with disabilities
Additional links can be found on our Links Page — take a look!
Further Note:
Nancy Muller wrote 2 wonderful articles in the Spikes and Spasms newsletter about Disability, benefits and other issues. We highly recommend that you read them via http://www.tremoraction.org website.
Resources for finding proper equipment was the focus of an article in our Feb 2008 Newsletter.
ADA Restoration Act 2009 Information was the focus of our June 2008 Newsletter. C4D is proud to join the www.aapd.org member coalition for disability change. The ADA Ammendments Act passed in June 2008. To learn more , visit www.eeoc.gov and www.regulations.gv
Housing and Disability Consider learning more at the following website : www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities/. The site covers terminology, the process
of buying a house, financial assistance for the disabled and more.
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