My sister in FL has a neighbor who has a 32yr old son (also in FL) who has been diagnosed bipolar with massive depression and OCD. He was diagnosed thus for the first time about 10 yrs ago. And was again, recently. He is married but his wife has to support him. My sister called me to ask if I know if he can collect disability payments because she knows that I once knew someone in this situation. But I haven't spoken to that person in years and do not know.
I have used Yahoo Answers a few times and always love the thoroughness of the responses. Maybe someone out there knows something about the criteria involved?
All I know:
Lives in Florida.
32 yrs old.
Worked only once, for about a year, about 10 years ago.
Is unable to work.
Wife works F/T - supports him but it is not enough to live on.
No kids.
Wish I knew more to offer up but this is all I have. I am sure I speak for these people when I thank you kindly for your assistance.
2007-01-17 03:35:04 · 5 answers · asked by Florida w/ Questions 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
There are two types of payments through social security that help disabled people. SSI is income based, the household has to be bringing in less than a certain amount (I don't know exactly what that amount is). SSDI is dependant on work history and your age...there is a system where they figure out how many work credits a person has based on those things. Somehow, using this formula, they figure out how much a person is entitled to. I suspect he would not be eligible because of how long it has been since he worked and that it was only for a year. SSDI is not income based, it does not matter how much money the household makes.
To get social security there has to be a long standing history of the disability and significant evidence that supports the claim that this person can not maintain gainful employment (basically, that means enough to live on.) They want documented proof from every doctor and therapist he has seen, so if he is going to apply, I strongly recommend gathering that information before the interview. The disability has to be expected to last at least 6 months or result in death.
He should apply online or call social security to apply (i think then they will send him a packet to bring to the interview) as soon as possible because, if approved, he will get back payments to the date he applied. Even if he gets denied (which almost everyone does the first time) and has to appeal (which should be done immediately upon receiving the denial) if he is eventually approved, he wil get those back payments.
I believe on the website there are tools to figure out eligibility. http//www.socialsecurity.gov
If you have any more questions, feel free to email me. I've been through the process...hired and fired two lawyers and ended up representing myself...so I know more about the system than I ever wanted to know!
2007-01-17 03:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a complicated situation. If he is unable to work, he should be eligible for disability. However, because he is married with a working spouse, he may not be. Having been through this a few years ago, with someone close to me, I definitely recommend finding a lawyer who specializes in this. Having the government agree that you qualify for disability is a difficult process. Questions must be answered in exactly the right language for the answers to be accepted. Yes, they will take a percentage, but if he is eligible, it will be worth it in the long run. Even the doctors must be told exactly how to frame their responses. I don't know anything about Florida, but I'm guessing that, generally, it's similar everywhere. Find a good lawyer and get a consultation. Also, try online to find information on the criteria for being classified as disabled. That should get you started.
2007-01-17 03:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by Rayen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would need to go to the Social Security office and apply for SSI. It is based on income so the wife may make too much. Also because he is married her income will count against him. Currently the benefits are around $620 a month here in IL (not sure if that differs state to state) and if she made $965 a month he would lose $300 from his check. They take 1 from every $3 of income after $65. However, if on SSI he would be eligable for govt. assisted health care that could save money also.
The only way to know is to apply though. Also let them know that many times they will be denied the first or second time but to keep appealing because if they do get accepted it will go back to the original apply date.
2007-01-17 03:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by Suzilicious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-01 06:04:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an application to apply for disability from your local office. Best Wishes!
2007-01-17 04:00:18 · answer #5 · answered by Janice 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋