> Will waiting hurt chances
> of SSI??? I am working by the skin of my teeth. Wouldn't "they" rather we
> try
> as long as we can? Gunner said the longer you wait, the tougher your
> chances.
> Have any suggestions?? Karen
>
When my husband checked on disability through Social Security for me, he was
told I had not earned enough credits because I had not worked in the last 10
years (I was interested in checking into SSI for future reference: I didn't
lose a job because of TM -- I've been a stay-at-home mom for 14 years -- but
had entertained thoughts of going back to work in the future and didn't know
if I'd be able to.) So, evidently, if you go 10 years without working, you
would be ineligible, so waiting would hurt in that sense.
I have also heard a number of people say SS turns the majority of people down
the first time. My dad applied after having congestive heart failure and was
told that even if he couldn't go back to his former profession (welding), he
could find some type of work. I'm all for people working to earn their own
living as long and as much as possible, yet it seems there are people who
aren't nearly as bad off as he was who do receive SSI. I wonder if whether or
not you receive it is a subjective thing depending a lot on the person who
handles your application. One friend had to apply for SSI more than once, then
call his congressman, and I think got a lawyer.
Barbara H.