New to this forum. Does anyone here collect SSA for "polyneuropathy" and/or
"diabetic nephrology".

I am a married 44yr old type 2 diabetic diagnosed in 1996. My social security statement indicated I have worked enough for disability benefits of $1294 a month. I have 4 children under the age of 18. Do SSA benefits based upon your husband's income? What is the maximum amount allowed? It says my children's survivor benefit would be 1,003 per month per child is this the same amount as disability? Do you automatically receive Medicare for your health insurance?

Over the years due to poor management of my diabetes I have now developed (2) "confirmed" complications

1. Severe Polyneuropathy - confirmed by EMG 10/02/08
2. Stage 3 Nephrology (protein levels in my urine since 2000)

I am currently collect short term disability since 8/4/08 through my employer and after 2/2009 short term will end however I will be eligible for longterm disability.

I applyed for SSA online last week and have a phone interview setup for Wednesday. Does anyone have any suggestions or helpful tips.

Thanks