My husband has depression and was diagnosed with bi-polarism 14 years ago from a Doctor in NYC whose name he would not ever be able to recall, at this point.
Aside from a little P/T work at hotels in L.A. and NY in 1990 and 1994, he has never been able to work. That is the entirety of his work life. This illness stops him from being able to work.
He has attempted to start dozens of companies since I met him and not one has come to fruition. I work and support him and pay all the bills. I am not lodging a complaint – just want readers to understand the whole of the situation before they can advise me.
My husband has lived on one or more anti-depressants since 1999. His list: Celexa, Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Paxil and now back to Effexor.
He has never attempted to seek financial assistance but he wishes to now. He is so hopeful that it will work. We both are. My salary is not covering our needs and the company I work for is in financial difficulty. Thank you.
2007-03-25 09:53:37 · 4 answers · asked by Florida w/ Questions 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
He probably will not qualify for SSDI since he has no work credits.
He may qualify for SSI, which is a state program - as long as your household income is not over the limit.
Have him go to your local welfare office and apply.
He may also qualify for other things such as food stamps, Dr.'s visit payment aid, medication payment aid, lifeline (telephone bill payment), etc., etc.
Even if he does not qualify for SSI because your household income is to high, the case worker should have a list of different charities that will give aid for things like paying electricity bills etc.
2007-03-25 12:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by echo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has never worked for a certain amount of time with one company, he can not receive disability payments. A smaller easier job for him seems to be the best way to go. If possible, you may need to pick up a second job, and explain the situation to your employer, in case that could change anything. Highlight his strengths when going in for a job, but the rest is up to him. Good luck.
2007-03-25 10:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by KS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can. But it requires a lot of paper work. Be diligent, and expect to be turned down, and denied a couple of times. If you are interested in bringing in extra income right now, you should check out my profile, and go to my blog.
2007-03-25 10:49:08 · answer #3 · answered by Tabby B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
of course you can, but you need a current diagnosis. (not completely sure).
Best of wishes to you and your husband.
2007-03-25 10:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋