SSI Question?

Question

Can you recieve SSI if you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Answer 1

It depends on how severely it limits your ability to work. I am bipolar and have several other disorders that began in childhood...it took a LONG time to get SSI/SSDI...but I finally did.

Answer 2

Hi...I was diagnosed as Bipolar about 2 years ago. I have applied and been denied SSD (social security disability). I have now appealed and am waiting for a hearing. The process is very long. Yes, you can receive benefits. Don't believe otherwise. It may take time, and it can be frustrating, but its totally a possibility. You will need to get an attorney after you are denied the first time (almost everyone is). The attorney takes care of all the paper work, hearings,. etc. In most cases the attorneys do not need money up front....they will get paid when and if you are approved. The just take a percentage out of your back pay. Good Luck with this!!!

Answer 3

Yes, you can if you have 2 doctors psycitrist & MD sign the necessary papers stating you are bi-polar 11 a cronic manic depressive disorder. Also the doctors must state you are a danger to your self & others, incapable of taking care of her own needs or managing money. Plus and you have to remain on pyscotic tropics drugs. Our beautiful only daughter was diagnoised at 14 w/Bi Polar, it took 6 years before she was approved by SSI & disability. At that time she was 20 & had severly attacked me & bit through my lip tearing it in half, bit a chuck out of her fathers arm & broke her older brothers shoulder all within 5 minutes, I had to call 911. The officer told me I had to press charges & get a restraining order, before SSI would approve her. This was the worst it has ever been, & it happened because she didn't take her meds. (I would give her the meds she acted as if she swolled them, opened her mouth to prove they where down) I found over 50 pills in her room she had spit out. Now she live's in a Ca State Certified Board & Total Care facility with a nurse & care provider. Bi-Polar11 has had its toll on our family, she is the only child of 3 that has this heart breaking unforgiving disease. She is 28 now & quite content, at times. Unfortunately she has the mentality of a 14 yr old, because when a person has a severe breakdown they remain the age they were when the 1st traumatic breakdown occurred, forever. There's nothing in this world that we can do for her, that will ever take this pain away, & give her a normal life.

Answer 4

You should be eligible for disability benefits but you would need your doctor to sign off on the paperwork verifying your diagnosis. If you are try for SSI keep in mind there are age limits. You have to be 65 to be eligible for SSI, unless you have a spouse you has recently passed away and your spouse drew SSI. If this hasn't happened, I'd definitely go for the disability benefits.

Answer 5

Yes you would qualify for SSI. REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE. The only drawback is you have to be dignosed with it for at least 6 months before becoming eligible for benefits, and then the doctor must sign a medical statement that you will be disabled for another year. I have dealt with Social Security for 27 years, and know it inside out. SSI is hard to get, but you would definitely be eligible. I had to fight to get it started for my handicapped daughter. It took a year to accomplish, but it was well worth the effort. If you decide to go ahead and try - don't be surprised if they turn you down. APPEAL the decision. I had to make two appeals for my daughter, but I won. She now has her very needed monthly SSI and Medicade, and also a waiver for community living through the medicade. Fight for what is rightfully yours.

Answer 6

Not that I know of. I've read about people with certain personality disorders like BPD being able to get it (they said it was very difficult) but personality disorders are different. Unfortunately, I don't think bipolar is usually considered "serious enough" on it's own. My father was able to get it but being bipolar is only one of his mental issues.

Answer 7

NOT SURE CHECK WITH THE OFFICE AND SEE IF YOU CAN GET SSI

Answer 8

No.