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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas
Posts: 971
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas
Posts: 971
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Originally Posted by jprinz99
I have Social Security Disability (no SSDI) and so does spouse. Any opinions pro/con on regular Medicare with a Part D vs. Medicare Advantage.
I am stressing over costs and wondering what you all find works best for you.
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Jane --
I'm confused, because you say you are receiving disability, but not SSDI. Do you have SSDI (Social Security Disability Income), or SSI (Supplemental Security Income)?
~ Faith
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http://www.ssa.gov/disability/
Both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.
Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.
Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.
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aka MamaBug
Symptoms since 01/2002; Dx with MS: 10/2003; Back in limbo, then re-dx w/ MS: 07/2008
Betaseron 11/2003-08/2008; Copaxone 09/2008-present
Began receiving SSDI 11/2008
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