SSDI or SSI ?

It can depend on what state you live in as to how WC settlements are managed.

Did the WC settlement include lifetime medical ?

I've heard that there is a way that WC settlements can be written so it is considered as they are paid out over a period of years, not income added to one year, that can help people keep SSDI coverage and MC. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how that works.

Did you use a lawyer for either your SSDI or WC claim ?

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