Can people who are insulin dependent diabetics claim any sort of benefits?

Answer 1

That would depend on which country you are in, you don't say. Don't forget this is an international medium!

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Answer 4

This is quite a well disputed topic. In my oppinion it does cost more to have diabetes, but maybe not enough to warrent benefits. As far as I've worked out, there are 3 ways you can claim benefits if you have diabetes.

1) If you have a child with diabetes, you can claim for the extra cost of care for them. This is to cover the cost of extra/specialist child care - eg. you might need to take time off work so that you can go to the swimming pool with your child incase they have a hypo, while other children can go with a club or on their own. The form for this is extreemly long and complicated and parents often feel like they're taking advantage of their childs condition so don't claim - it is worth claiming as it really does cost more to care for a child with diabetes. You might be able to get help from a diabetes nurse to fill out the form, or there is also advise on Diabetes UK's website.

2) If you are a student in Scotland you can claim disabled students allouance for extra dietary costs from SAAS - I expect that there's something similar available in other areas of the uk - contact your funding body or university disability advisor for this.

3) If you have a coplication from your diabetes that severely affects your life - ie. stops you from living independantly, then you can apply to the dss for incapacity benefit.

As far as I know these are the only funds available - using insulin doesn't count as a disability. You should get prescriptions free though - apply for this through your gp. It could be worth asking at your clinic appointments too because all benefits need a drs letter so if there is anything other people have applied to then they should know about it.

Hope that helps xx

Answer 5

diabetics on medication get all their prescription free.

Other benefits are non-specific and would only be given at all it your income is proven to be below a certain level. If this was the case it would require means testing and a specific problem. For example if you had severely damaged vision, as a result of diabetes, house modifications might be included. Similarly if you developed peripheral nerve or vascular complications which disabled you, these might be covered.

Food should not really be included as a diabetic diet these days mainly consists of the same sort of healthy eating that we all should do anyway.

Answer 6

Diabetiics get free prescriptions in the uk ,
They dont necesrally need to claim benefits as they can work just like other people.
I had an ex partner who was diabetic and he worked and didn't claim benefit,he ate properlly didnt smoke and rarley drank and he did lots of exercise.
It depends on the person and if they look after themselfs and eat healthily they can live fairly normal lives with a job.
If they don't then thats where the problem starts like if they smoke too much drink and eat junk food and end up losing limbs and there eyesight

Answer 7

In the UK, if you are not working you can claim Income Support and Concil Tax Benefit, as can non-diabetics.

In addition, I get Incapacity Benefit, as my diabetes is classed as "Brittle Diabetes" and I am at constant risk of severe hypos.

It is also possible to claim DLA (Disability Living Allowance) if you have mobility/continence problems or cannot cook for/dress yourself, but most people are turned down for this.

All diabetics get all their prescriptions free, whether for a diabetes related medicine or not.

Answer 8

In the US they can get assistance with medical expenses and prescriptions *IF* they meet income requirements and do not already have insurance. Other than that, no they generally cannot claim any sort of benefits, especially disability. Using insulin does not generally make you disabled in any way, however there are always exceptions.

Answer 9

It really depends on other things. Insulin dependent diabetes in and of itself does not qualify for any disability benefits or Medicare assistance, but, if you qualify for Medicare for other reasons (such as age, or are disabled due to another medical condition or conditions), you can get your diabetic testing equipment paid for by Medicare. I've been disabled since 1992, and have been Medicare eligible since that time, and Medicare has paid for my meters and testing supplies since that time. Of course, there's the added annual medical expenses associated with your care of your condition that can be deducted from your income taxes.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

In the US, insulin dependent diabetics without any other medical issues do not get any benefits except higher insurance premiums.