injury

last Jan I was injured at work. been going thru many appts with the dr. last week he released me saying I had reached my max inprovement. today I lost my job. 5yrs and they turned their back on me. thru all this I had to have extensive kidney surgery and they found I have a leaking heart valve. guess what? now no medical insurance! does anyone here know about SSDI?

oh ((((((((((((((((bebop))))))))))))))))))) i'm so sorry! please see an atty about their firing you!

contact the 800# for the social security admin. they can answer all of your questions. you can even do the paperwork online and over the phone!

please don't take this sitting down. please see someone about being fired after all of this time. did they do it legally? i don't the the story...sorry.

i'm just so sorry.

kimmy thanks hon. oh they did it legally and I have talked to my attorney about it...he says it makes my workman's comp case stronger. I just called my payroll and they said I quit!! I can not believe this crap. I also have an appt now with social security the 20th. thanks hon

((((((((((((((bebop))))))))))))))))

extra powerful thoughts to you! keep us updated!

thanks kimmy.

bebop . . . oh bebop . . . ((((((((huggs))))))))

I've researched about disability in the past. You should apply for SSDI as soon as possible. It couldn't hurt to see if you qualify for SSI and Medicaid. Have you applied for unemployment benefits?

I'm good at researching stuff and am willing to help you find info you need.

Social Security
apply for SSDI http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dapply.htm
definition of disabilityhttp://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify4.htm
Social Security pays only for total disability [you cannot work at all for at least a year.]
disability eligibility http://www.ssa.gov/disability/step4and5.htm
SSI eligibility http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemen...ility-ussi.htm

DisabilityInfo.gov http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-...ntFolderId=164

State of Georgia:
*MEDICAID
for the Medically Needy:
- Pregnant women, children, aged, blind, and disabled individuals whose family income exceeds the established income limit may be eligible under the Medically Needy program. The Medically Needy program allows a person to use incurred/unpaid medical bills to "spend down" the difference between their income and the income limit to become eligible.
Applying for Medicaid
To apply for Medicaid, go to your county Department of Family and Children Services Office and they will assist you. Georgia's county Department of Family and Children Services Office locations

jennie that is so sweet of you to do all that! Now the company is saying I quit so I don't think I can get the unemployment. I am going to check on that tomorrow. Thank you so much. You guys just rock!!