indigosd
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I would like to do an informal Poll and see if there is a discrepancy in the experience of PALS and CALS with the application for SSDI and if it is related to the state in which they reside.
We reside in South Dakota and applied over the phone. We received notice of acceptance within 10 working days and received my Husband's Medicare card [to be effective] in December within 3 weeks.
Problems that we have:
My son and I are not to be given the amount that it says we MAY be eligble for-significantly less.:twisted:
Waiting for the 6 months to receive the money that my Husband and his employeer put into SS is an issue
Helpful hints;
Go to Social Security online and print off the application form and make sure that you have all the necessary documents and paperwork to do the application.
Make certain that you have your most recent "Statement of Earnings" from Social Security so that you can double check their figures.
Do your application over the phone!
Keep a notebook with dates, times, phone number, person spoke with and conversation so that you can follow up. You will need to more than likely.
Be assertive-ask questions and expect answers.
REMEMBER that this is your money!
Advocate for;
NO 6 MONTH WAITING PERIOD [some PALS do not have 6 months]
Benefits for Children until 21 if a full time student in College
Parents should not lose their benefit when eligible child turns 16!
IF disabled person is Head of Household and sole support, Family should be put on Medicare as a family benefit
Prescription, Vision, Dental as part of Medicare NOT EXTRA
Can't wait to hear from the rest of you!
We reside in South Dakota and applied over the phone. We received notice of acceptance within 10 working days and received my Husband's Medicare card [to be effective] in December within 3 weeks.
Problems that we have:
My son and I are not to be given the amount that it says we MAY be eligble for-significantly less.:twisted:
Waiting for the 6 months to receive the money that my Husband and his employeer put into SS is an issue
Helpful hints;
Go to Social Security online and print off the application form and make sure that you have all the necessary documents and paperwork to do the application.
Make certain that you have your most recent "Statement of Earnings" from Social Security so that you can double check their figures.
Do your application over the phone!
Keep a notebook with dates, times, phone number, person spoke with and conversation so that you can follow up. You will need to more than likely.
Be assertive-ask questions and expect answers.
REMEMBER that this is your money!
Advocate for;
NO 6 MONTH WAITING PERIOD [some PALS do not have 6 months]
Benefits for Children until 21 if a full time student in College
Parents should not lose their benefit when eligible child turns 16!
IF disabled person is Head of Household and sole support, Family should be put on Medicare as a family benefit
Prescription, Vision, Dental as part of Medicare NOT EXTRA
Can't wait to hear from the rest of you!