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Originally Posted by LIT LOVE
The grammar police doesn't reside here. There are NT members with cognitive issues, neurological issues and brain injuries, and it's expected that we be supportive of one another. I never know when I'm going to start swapping out words that are close, but not quite correct, so I tend to do lots of editing myself.
You should be aware that some states have monetary subsidies added to SSI beneficiaries' payments, different rules for programs like food stamps while collecting SSI and different rules for Medicare subsidies. If you're approved, you should research all those issues before moving.
When you wrote partner, does that mean you are living with a same sex partner? SS doesn't recognize either gay marriage or common law marriage of same sex couples, which for SSI recipients, so that his income and savings won't be counted as your resources (although this might change at some point).
You should not share any bank accounts with anyone. If after approval SS decides you need a Representative Payee, shoot me a pm and I'll hunt up a link on how your account should be set up. In fact, does SS have an account in just your name on file for direct deposit? It's not uncommon to receive a payment well before you receive the written approval. You wouldn't want to delay payment by not providing your account info.
You can get a cell phone that is subsidized by the government. Even having a loud whistle that you wear on a lanyard around your neck might be enough to attract attention if you're prone to falling. --I've fallen on my stairs over the years, and have learned that it is very important to always have one hand on the banister going both up and down. It can me the difference between a close call and a bad fall. Go as slowly as you need to and try turning sideways to see if that helps reduce any stress on your joints.
Even if you have to keep trying new doctors at sliding scale clinics, keep at it. SS can do a review in as little as one year after approval. They'll look back at one year's worth of records. After your long wait it would be a shame to have to go through a long form review which isn't fun or even lose your benefits. And, you never know, you might find someone that is really helpful. (BTW, why won't they do a knee replacement?)
If you've gained weight and need to exercise, try swimming! The YMCA has sliding scale memberships, and so I'm sure you could attend for free. Low impact yoga is worth checking out as well.
Best of luck.
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That is great! I have stopped writing on many forums and just focus on my site*admin edit*because I just got sick of people policing the forums. I may be an 80's kid but I swear people these days are taking typed words to far. Its impossible to show any type of emotion while type or judge your reader. It is like people base the entire person now on one commit on a forum.
Arizona is a strange state, if I get on SS I get no benefits I even lose my medical for a year! I couldn't believe it. It is same sex but we have nothing on paper we just say we are brothers...its easier in this society but the media has outed me on a national scale
One thing I am never with out is a cell phone, with all the prepaid phones on the market know it is so cheap to keep a phone. I have heard about that phone program though, I am not sure if Arizona would have it. This place is so far behind the times. We live in a three story duplex including the basement. None of the stairs have railings, my mother fell on the front stairs and broke her shoulder. I installed a rail to the upstairs as I had a friend living with me who had exactly what I have and it was needed, sadly he passed 2 weeks Sunday. We found out hat railings aren't required in this town and there is 0 tenant laws.
I have the brackets for another hand rail but just need to purchase the rail, I just can't see doing anything else to this place. Right now our back door is held closed with a butter knife and we pay 750$ a month with no utilities included electric runs about 300$ a month. The sales tax here, is get this 10 1/2 %!! It was less in San Francisco and we also have food taxes and "junk" food taxes! I have to get out of here
I know! I need an actually doctor, we have I think 3 doctors for 8000 people plus all the navajo's on the reservation. At my doctors office, they had an issue with a doctor raping his patients so they became really strict. I was told I could no longer get pain medication from my doctor and had to see a utah doctor for pain medication....issue is Arizona insurance doesn't cover Utah doctors it took me two months to get pain medication again. I called one time with a serious issue and she said there was nothing they could do for me. If I go to the local hospital which is brand new they fly me to Phoenix! It was built to satisfy our tourism. I really wish I could get back with Kaiser. Right now I am about ready to pull my tooth with a pair of vise grips as the dentist here don't except insurance and if I were to buy insurance I would have to drive 150/300 miles for an appointment. This place doesn't help with depression at all!
I miss swimming, I had setup a salt water pool in my back yard in California to help with the skin and the arthritis. It was great! We have no pool here, it has been closed. We do have a huge lake but it is 15$ a car to get to and the only free place washed out and now it is a 3 mile hike
I weigh 275 which is why I am told I am obese BUT they never look at my height I was 6'4" now I am around 6'1". Most of the weight is swelling. I remember when I went for the physical for SS the doctor measured my right side and had to do a retake as it was 3" bigger then the right. He personally wanted to send me to the er, I left with a list of things he wanted me to do to reduce swelling...but I still wasn't approved
