I know this has been said before probably. I don't understand why SSA, SSDI, SSI and most any other so called public assistance program whether it is state funded or federally funded has to fight tooth and nail to keep people from getting help. They don't give a hoot if you are loosing everything you worked for all your life or can't afford to eat. They don't care if your lights are going to be cut off. They don't seem to realize that when a person becomes disabled, that persons bills are not put on hold. They keep coming and coming and a person has got to survive somehow. Take SSDI, that money is not theirs. It was paid in by the person applying for it and they are bound and determined that the person is not going to get it without a long drawn out battle royal and sometimes not even then. All the so called "lawmakers" in Washington who were elected by these people to help them and protect their rights and property. But yet and still, these elected officials let one of their own organizations cause this terrible nightmare for the people who gave them their cushy job in the first place. It just don't make sense.

finally someone sum it all up in one paragragh

because politicians are part of the elite and serve them and we are the common swill who should accede to their wisdom. in other words they are bought and paid for by corporate america and every dollar you get is one less dollar for them. they want it all.

I got a phone call today from my clients District Manager. She apologized for the error. She said it was corrected and that my client should get a letter from the agency, within a couple of weeks. So it pays to go over peoples heads. It's the way I have always gotten things done, when I couldn't get anywhere with an agent. Thank you AJS for your quick response. I told her about this site and she said she would check it out. It will be good to have a good DM on the site.

thanks, sorry for not replying sooner, but it has been too much physically and mentally for me to type much. i am still awaiting a decision. i applied online myself.at the time, i could not walk without my walker, presently i don't use any mobility aid, but still can't walk long distances and stumble around a lot. i should use my cane, but i would need it on my right side, and my right hand has nerve damage either from the MS or a fall i had last year. i will update when i receive a decision either way. on another note, i was approved for an ADA card by Arizona's transportation agency, basically for free dial a ride service. but they seem to think i can ride a bus so only if the bus is unavailable. this angered me, as i cant walk the 1/4 mile to the bus stop, and i highly doubt i could climb the steps into the bus even so. and i was at my dr's office when he filled out the form he sent them so i know he told them that...

how bad off does one has to be to get any type of help or approval from these people.i wouldnt be suprise if they would denied there own mother on her death bed

So This past week I had to get a lawyer for my benefits again. This past week I was denied food stamps because I did not have $2,700.00 for this home that is in trust to me. I ran out of money in 09 and applied and recieved medicaid and months later a resonable amout of food stamps. The rules of medicaid state you may not have that much money in your possesson, no can I work to earn it. If I could earn it I would pay it. My son paid my taxes and they cut out my food stamps because I do not have the money for taxes. Well I don't have the money for food eithor. I am being treated like SH__. I worked 30 years. I can't help what happened to me regarding my finances. My health cost all that two generations had. This same gov. does not give me enough to live in my current home Now I have to fight one part of my family to let me move from here. I have to take my family to court over this same trust. One funny....On friday, I got some mail from DCF. I refused to open it and ruin my super bowl sunday. I am giving it to the lawyer on monday. DCF want to do this by phone with two of their agents and just me, no way....I want help with an attoney on my side. Why am I having to do all this anyway, somebody remind me...ginnie

I did put in a new squack today, thank you for replying to me directly in your post. I Did indeed go to both offices in person and waited in long lines, and neithor agency would pull my information up on their PC, to find out was going on in my case. Each agency sent me to the other agency, so I am driving repetedly back and for between SS office and medicaid office. The both of them refused me help. So I got and got my former attorney to help me. He was the good soul who helped me to get before a judge. My families trust confused all three acencies. I cannot tell you how many copies I have made of this document that they cannot keep track of. Evidently neithor agency talks to the other. I am also having to go to court over this same trust with my family. I do not receive enough in benefits to keep a paid for home. This home is in trust to me, only while I live in it. It is a long icky story. I could not pay my taxes, flat out. My son had to and they took my food stamps away. I had less money so they took my food away. What is going on? Ginnie

hi gennie,sorry i dont have any advice but just to let you know that someone here is listening.as you have read from my post and how you responed to my, you to know what and how my situation is very similar to yours.just met a lady in my church who asked for our prayers.when she began to tell her story it was what we all are going thru .its her knee she having problem with but all the red tape she going thru and being denied this and that .she worried about her finances.now checks or money coming in.how many of us are out there who are hurting and have no one to turn to who can help us.....all i have is "the good lord" my faith and the good people here.like "Gennie",Rlj1959,and of course "LegalMania"

Thank you for your response, I will be back in the attorneys office today. DCF wants an interview by phone with two of them against me. NO WAY. I will have the law in front of me through my attorney. I know that right now, I cannot do the research this would require. My BP soared, 225/100 with dealing with it. I had to get the help or go crazy. My son will pay my fee. In changing from DCF to SSID something went wrong. I will find out for sure just what can be done. thanks ginnie