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Originally Posted by daylilyfan
Are you all ready for some good news?
are you really ready?
I heard from Social Security.....
I am APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My first check should be in my account in October.
But my backpay will take up to 6 months.
I cannot believe it. No lawyer, no appeal -- amazing. They found me disabled from the date my employer let me go in Dec. 2009. With the waiting period, that means I started disability June 2010. So I won't get on Medicare till June 2012 - which may mean I go a year without insurance - because my COBRA will end June of 2011. I'll have to see what I can do on that. No insurance company with a brain would cover me.
I will know more once I get the actual letter - such as was I classified as permanently disabled, or will I have to get a new decision after so many years, things like that.
But -- I am SOOOOOO happy!!!!!!! Such a relief.
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Congratulations. It is a relieve when you get approved. And what most don't realize is that you get much more than just that monthly check especially if you have minor children it's truly a lifesaver. I had a great case worker and she made me aware of every benefit I was entitled to. I didn't get mine of the first try but did on the second. I also particpate in the work program so I am able to work 2 days a week which gets me out and feeling better about myself. Again congratulations......
Gabbycakes