Disability...

[2lilsweetfoxes]

I'm applying for SSDI for my son.  However, they say that our "assets" must be less than $3000 to qualify.  Right now, I think we are way under that...but does that mean that if we are saving money in anticipation of an expense (such as a cross-country move) and we end up with over 3K, we do not qualify anymore?  Because of all his therapy appointments (and it looks like his little sister's) , DH cannot work.--honestly, the kids are in therapy 30 hours a week--and they must be taken to the appointments.  I'm active duty military and my income pays the bills and we get the insurance that covers everything through me.  The therapy times are completely crazy-making---one child goes to speech Wednesday mornings, the other has Tuesdays.  Occupational therapy is also just as crazy.  I don't see an employer looking kindly upon such a schedule.

[sugarlumpkin]

Is it the assets of the family or the person who will be receiving the benefits? I'd think the latter, but it would be good to try to call and ask or scour their web site for information.

[SSDisability]

2SweetLilFoxes,

I think you might be confusing SSDI with SSI.  In order to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must meet a minimum requirement of total assets, I beleive it is $2000.  For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the requirements have nothing to do with how much money you make or your total assets.  In order to qualify for SSDI, you must not only prove that you have a disabling condition, but you also must prove how that disabling condition makes you unable to hold down gainful employment at your former job or get trained to begin a job in a new career.  You also must have thorough medical documentation as well as doctor's recommendations to prove your disability.  I applied for SSDI almost 2 years ago and was denied twice before I took some initiative.  I went to http://www.socialsecurity-disability.org and was matched up with a specialized SSDI advocate in my area.  Once I had an attorney on my side, I was awarded benefits in just 3 months.  I konw your situation may not be exactly like mine, but hiring an SSDI/SSI attorney ASAP would surely be in your best interest.

[trekkingirl]

SSDisability is that your website?

[babygirlie]

I also think you mean SSI NOT SSD. You should qualify for disability no matter what you make.

SSI is supplemental income.

It's all confusing. Now I get SSI myself of $200 to supplement my beyond crappy disability check. My daughter is disabled and the pediatrician recommended I apply for ssi for her so I did. the lady said not to bother because I'm already getting the full amount of SSI allowed. I'm not sure how it applies for the entire household but I guess that's all I'm allowed for everyone I'm taking care of?

It's a shame too because she is suppose to be getting per her doctor's recommendation 100 hours of therapy a month and she only gets 4 hours which is charity based as it is as her insurance doesn't cover it. I could have used the money to get her more help :(