Do you think that our government's social security just says no at the first 2 levels to wear many down to avoid making entitlement payments to people that actually need them? I wonder why there is so much worry about having hearings to embarras the other political party more than our congress worrying about the psople they need to vote them into office. Are you aware that the attorneys are limited to the amount they can make, regardless the time spent to defend a client to get benifits? Is that to try to reduce the amount of attorneys want to defend people needing the help in the claim of trying to keep most of the money for the client? I heard in Ohio 97% of claims are denied at the 1st level to those that dont have any representation? Personally I think thats horrific.If there is a "just say no" dept, how can any indivdual do such a thing to people in such a thing to another person, just to collect a paycheck? And yet we worry about everyone else in the world but our own!
2007-01-18 11:12:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes they do, and its been that way for a while now. It seems all insurance companies do that, that may be how the government got the idea. Just ask Katrina victims how they are doing. They less they payout the more they like it. Its very hard for the elderly and handicapped to keep up with their demands for repeated appearances and more and more paperwork, they truly hope those in need will give up. But its not just one person, its a company mentality, or a bureaucratic mindset, one that permeates the whole division. It is shameful.
2007-01-18 11:50:34 · answer #1 · answered by justa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Similar process here, it's a numbers game, 'we have reduced welfare payments for blah blah', political point scoring nothing else. I have an injury and still have to abide by an agreement to receive payment I don't mind I'd rather be working but not at the risk of further impairment, what s#@*s me is that here a drug addict CAN get a disability payment approved quiet easily and all the other assistance available and still their kids go hungry, neglected, sub standard education and poorly clothed.
2007-01-18 11:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by polynesiachick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The National-Union feels the Social Security Agency cares about the disabled but the money to take care of the disable isn't spent correctly. There are certain programs that Social Security should not fund and this requires someone with accountablity, http://www.voteprimous.com
2007-01-18 11:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All government agencies have to make some sort of effort to avoid abuse and fraud. The first step is to reject the first two claims. That way each case gets attention by more than one person. It is difficult to sort out the good from the bad, so they at make an attempt. They like you to hire a lawyer because lots of people aren't capable of rational thought. The people's job is to help you, and they would like to, but their performance is being monitored..
2007-01-18 11:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by jekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wheels of government move slowly. Most of the times people who are filing are receiving income from other sources, such as workers comp or disability insurance. The ones who suffer the most are those self employed. They cannot insure themselves and so when the fall ill, all is lost.
As to how it works, yes they deny everyone and make you fight to prove you are eligible and make you use all your assets first.
2007-01-18 11:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by Ann S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I hear, they do try hard to weed them out. I got mine on first run because I was supposed to die in 6 months. Somehow I have managed to hang in there through 2 setbacks.
2007-01-18 11:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I helped my neighbor with his case. Settled in 6 months.
2007-01-18 11:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋