[Anneinside]

I have SSD and income from long term disability insurance. I just got the forms from the insurance company that my eligibility is being evaluated again. It has me so anxious. I did a budget based only on SSD only and found that I would have $27.50 left after paying bills and food... and then remembered dog food, dog medicine and vet bills... car registration every year? oil change?.... My psychologist is going to write a letter in support even though she wasn't asked for one. She says not to worry but it is so easy to say and so hard to do.

[bridgie]

money troubles are always a worry for me. your psych is very kind in supporting you. good luck

[BNLsMOM]

I know how it feels to be counting every penny and finding yourself short. I have SSDI and when my husband lost his job in April, we were going to have to support my family on that tiny amount. Fortunately things worked out and he found a contract job for the money. Now we have to deal with health insurance because I won't have a prescription plan right away until I can figure out what I can do with Medicare. My kids won't be covered and that is the most important thing as my oldest has Asthma.

I hope things work out for you.

[dragonfly2]

I think this is standard practice. I know that SSDI is reevaluated every so often as well. The burden of proof is on them - they have to prove that you are no longer disabled, which isn't as easy as it may sound. I know how nerve-wracking it feels, waiting. Familiarize yourself with the appeals process, just so you know what the next step is, should they decide to deny you. That's great that your psychologist is going to write that letter for you. Find something to distract yourself from it for a while. Hang in there.