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There are 2 types of disability. SSDI and SSI. SSDI is for people who have worked, but are unable to continue working due to a disabling condition.
SSI doesn't have anything to do with work, it's just for someone who is disabled.
I applied for SSDI in October of 2018 and was denied. So I hired a lawyer, did every single step of the whole process on time, stuck with my mental health providers and with my treatment. I had a hearing a few weeks ago and was approved for SSDI. The approval was for bipolar disorder and for PTSD.
I'm not sure what the heck people are supposed to live on during the long approval process. Savings of some sort? I'm married, have zero savings, so have been squeaking by on my husband's pretty small income, Medicaid, and food assistance.
I strongly suggest that (if at all possible) you begin the application process asap, because it takes a long time. But time passes anyway, and if you're approved it's well worth the work and patience.
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Last edited by *Beth*; Aug 13, 2020 at 06:18 PM.
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