Has anyone been through a Social security hearing or a hearing for state disabilty or medicaid?

Question

I don't need to hear how hard it is or the time limits or what I need to do. I have a hearing, by telephone rather than in person next week for my medicaid appeal and state cash assistance. I am told my DHS worker and her superviser will be in the same room as me on the phone with the Judge in Lansing. My attorny will be on the 3 way phone and my 2 witnesses, (my best friend and a pastor and my case manager from county mental health), to answer questions. What kind of questions do that they ask? And I offered to have more witnesses or written affidaveds from people that have seen my condition and know me, but I was told by my attorny that too many witnesses etc...could piss the judge off because it take too much time. Does that sound right? What have you been through with it? Please don't message telling me how hard it is to get help and SS etc..I know. I will add help for anyone reading, that contacting your state represenative helps. It took only 2 weeks after to get help.

Answer 1

They are going to ask you questions regarding your disability and proof, etc. Just be as calm as you can, try not to get emotional, I know it's tough. Your attorney i s right about not having too many witnesses... not only would it piss off the judge, but it makes it look like you are trying too hard to prove it. Just take it slow and easy, and you should be fine. Good luck!