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MrCleveland · 06-18-2011, 04:16 PM

On the 1st of every month, I'll be getting $300 in SSI Checks, so that means I'll be able to get a down-payment on a car. I'm hoping to get a car that has good MPG's, is a compact, and Blue.

Marvo301 · 06-18-2011, 04:43 PM

Congratulations on winning your battle! Enjoy your car when you get it!

Rezny@gmail.com · 06-18-2011, 04:57 PM

That's good news.Did not know thats all they pay though.it is unfortunate you had a battle to get what you deserve. .people who have a disability should be getting at least a few thousand dollars a month.what kind of country is this that treats its citizens in need of help this way.

Janice · 06-18-2011, 05:36 PM

That's great. I won my case almost two years ago. I remember the stress beforehand, but I had a good lawyer. The day I went to talk to the Judge, I was so nervous; even though, every word was true.

One of the good things is, besides the money, are the other things you're eligible for, in the event that your sickness progresses. Of course, you don't want that, but being legally disabled qualifies you for government housing, food stamps, medical, free rides and other things. That's how it is in Massachusetts anyway.

Family Ties Forever! · 06-18-2011, 05:47 PM

Congrats on getting SSI.

I know it's not easy to get. For example, here in Texas, being blind doesn't automatically make you eligible. You have to meet requirements. It can be frustrating.

AKA · 06-18-2011, 05:49 PM

Great news, my friend (from one SSI recipient to another)!

Rezny@gmail.com · 06-18-2011, 06:18 PM

Family ties,In Texas you cant get it if your blind?that is insane!im not disabled but am shocked and angry that people with a disability have to go and hire lawyers and such just to get a fraction of the money they should be getting.bet in europe they treat their disabled citizens ten times better.

Family Ties Forever! · 06-18-2011, 06:26 PM

You have to meet certain criteria. Being blind, itself, isn't enough. It comes down to income. Once you prove you're blind then you have to prove you need financial assistantce.

AKA · 06-18-2011, 06:39 PM

Jenny, have you ever tried disputing it? When I applied for Social Security (I'm severely physically handicapped), they denied me after almost a year-long process. I disputed it, and it was miracualously approved three months later.

I was blessed in that I didn't have to get an attorney. Most people have to, though.

Janice · 06-18-2011, 06:51 PM

What Jenny meant was that, in Texas, being blind doesn't automatically make a person eligible for SSI; as it does in some states. Jenny gets SSI.

Rezny@gmail.com · 06-18-2011, 07:04 PM

Still the money they get is so little

Family Ties Forever! · 06-18-2011, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

What Jenny meant was that, in Texas, being blind doesn't automatically make a person eligible for SSI; as it does in some states. Jenny gets SSI.

Waterston_Fan · 06-18-2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rezny@gmail.com

Still the money they get is so little

Yeah, I agree with that... Most of the money I get, I pay my mom concerning rent... I should do that anyway. I do work as well so....

AKA · 06-18-2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

What Jenny meant was that, in Texas, being blind doesn't automatically make a person eligible for SSI; as it does in some states. Jenny gets SSI.

Got it! My bad.

Rezny@gmail.com · 06-18-2011, 07:58 PM

W fan,the measure of how civilized a country is goes by how well they treat their weaker citizens ie disabled,the elderly.this is not the america i grew up in anymore.

06-18-2011, 04:16 PM	#1
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06-18-2011, 04:43 PM	#2
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06-18-2011, 05:47 PM	#5
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Congrats on getting SSI. I know it's not easy to get. For example, here in Texas, being blind doesn't automatically make you eligible. You have to meet requirements. It can be frustrating.
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06-18-2011, 06:26 PM	#8
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	You have to meet certain criteria. Being blind, itself, isn't enough. It comes down to income. Once you prove you're blind then you have to prove you need financial assistantce.
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06-18-2011, 04:57 PM	#3
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	That's good news.Did not know thats all they pay though.it is unfortunate you had a battle to get what you deserve. .people who have a disability should be getting at least a few thousand dollars a month.what kind of country is this that treats its citizens in need of help this way.

06-18-2011, 05:36 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That's great. I won my case almost two years ago. I remember the stress beforehand, but I had a good lawyer. The day I went to talk to the Judge, I was so nervous; even though, every word was true. One of the good things is, besides the money, are the other things you're eligible for, in the event that your sickness progresses. Of course, you don't want that, but being legally disabled qualifies you for government housing, food stamps, medical, free rides and other things. That's how it is in Massachusetts anyway.

06-18-2011, 05:49 PM	#6
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Great news, my friend (from one SSI recipient to another)!

06-18-2011, 06:18 PM	#7
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	Family ties,In Texas you cant get it if your blind?that is insane!im not disabled but am shocked and angry that people with a disability have to go and hire lawyers and such just to get a fraction of the money they should be getting.bet in europe they treat their disabled citizens ten times better.

06-18-2011, 06:39 PM	#9
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Jenny, have you ever tried disputing it? When I applied for Social Security (I'm severely physically handicapped), they denied me after almost a year-long process. I disputed it, and it was miracualously approved three months later. I was blessed in that I didn't have to get an attorney. Most people have to, though.

06-18-2011, 06:51 PM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	What Jenny meant was that, in Texas, being blind doesn't automatically make a person eligible for SSI; as it does in some states. Jenny gets SSI.

06-18-2011, 07:04 PM	#11
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	Still the money they get is so little

06-18-2011, 07:58 PM	#15
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	W fan,the measure of how civilized a country is goes by how well they treat their weaker citizens ie disabled,the elderly.this is not the america i grew up in anymore.