I do think being a Fox editorial, it's sensationalized a bit. But it does make sense that people might view disability as a solution to income. Here is another article on the topic.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/pain_brings_gain_taZkGOAUhXALmhEEyMpmqJ

I do agree that it's not easy to get on SSI or SSDI, and your diagnosis must affect your ability to do any job - even factory line or gas station cashier. But it did not take me years; I was approved in 6 months with a lawyer doing the leg work, and I had a shrink who has been with me for years fill out the needed paperwork. After 20 years in the workforce I was fortunate in being able to apply for SSDI. My friend who is on SSI gets about $600 or so a month, which wouldn't pay for half my meds. She was denied the first time and it took a while to be approved in California for depression & anxiety.

Peace,


TnT