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Originally Posted by Innerzone
Sounds like SSI. That one's money-based. SSDI goes by time put in working (a certain length of time and the word "quarters" comes to mind). I'm sure someone else will have a better response(!), but basically, there are 2 kinds of disability: SSI and SSDI. They have different criteria.
I know what you mean about the amounts though.  Their monetary expectations (SSDI too) are one of the scariest aspects. |
I also wonder if you are talking about SSI rather than SSDI.
You had applied to both, most likely. SSI has restrictions upon assets, while SSDI does not.
As for medical bills, if you have bills at a public hospital or a public center, call them and ask about financial aid programs. Public health care centers/hospitals accepting federal funds have financial aid program(s) available to uninsured/under-insured.
WC