Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 BE CAREFUL ... Insurance companies " flag " policies of people on anti depressants or drugs perscribed for mental illness and people that see mental health professionals . You WILL be classified as a person with mental health issues and your rates may go up, or they can drop you without warning . > > This is a question for those of you who are seeking or have been granted > SSI disability insurance. Did you or were you told that you needed to see > a psychiatrist. I've been told by my lawyer that if your on > anti-depressants having them prescribed by your family doctor is not > enough, that having a psychiatrist document your need really helps the > case. I'm on anti depressants but I've only seen my doctor and a church > based therapist. Thanks for any feedback, Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 BE CAREFUL ... Insurance companies " flag " policies of people on anti depressants or drugs perscribed for mental illness and people that see mental health professionals . You WILL be classified as a person with mental health issues and your rates may go up, or they can drop you without warning . > > This is a question for those of you who are seeking or have been granted > SSI disability insurance. Did you or were you told that you needed to see > a psychiatrist. I've been told by my lawyer that if your on > anti-depressants having them prescribed by your family doctor is not > enough, that having a psychiatrist document your need really helps the > case. I'm on anti depressants but I've only seen my doctor and a church > based therapist. Thanks for any feedback, Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 BE CAREFUL ... Insurance companies " flag " policies of people on anti depressants or drugs perscribed for mental illness and people that see mental health professionals . You WILL be classified as a person with mental health issues and your rates may go up, or they can drop you without warning . > > This is a question for those of you who are seeking or have been granted > SSI disability insurance. Did you or were you told that you needed to see > a psychiatrist. I've been told by my lawyer that if your on > anti-depressants having them prescribed by your family doctor is not > enough, that having a psychiatrist document your need really helps the > case. I'm on anti depressants but I've only seen my doctor and a church > based therapist. Thanks for any feedback, Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Dear Dave I was lucky enought to get my disability in 3 months, I was not asked to see a psychiatrist. However, I have a friend who is 42, she has been trying for 3 years now for disability. She was asked to fill out a long questionnaire, and at one of her many hearings, was questioned by a psychiatrist chosen by Social Security. She's still waiting on an answer from the judge. I don't know your age, but she was told that it is harder to get disability if you are younger than 50. I'm almost 52, and have had it for a year now. Also, when you're approved, they tell you in how many years you'll be re-evaluated. I knew when I applied that it wasn't automatically approved for life, they told me it will be 6-7 years before I'm re-evaluated. Hope this helps a little. JeannieJeannie Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Dear Dave I was lucky enought to get my disability in 3 months, I was not asked to see a psychiatrist. However, I have a friend who is 42, she has been trying for 3 years now for disability. She was asked to fill out a long questionnaire, and at one of her many hearings, was questioned by a psychiatrist chosen by Social Security. She's still waiting on an answer from the judge. I don't know your age, but she was told that it is harder to get disability if you are younger than 50. I'm almost 52, and have had it for a year now. Also, when you're approved, they tell you in how many years you'll be re-evaluated. I knew when I applied that it wasn't automatically approved for life, they told me it will be 6-7 years before I'm re-evaluated. Hope this helps a little. JeannieJeannie Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Dear Dave I was lucky enought to get my disability in 3 months, I was not asked to see a psychiatrist. However, I have a friend who is 42, she has been trying for 3 years now for disability. She was asked to fill out a long questionnaire, and at one of her many hearings, was questioned by a psychiatrist chosen by Social Security. She's still waiting on an answer from the judge. I don't know your age, but she was told that it is harder to get disability if you are younger than 50. I'm almost 52, and have had it for a year now. Also, when you're approved, they tell you in how many years you'll be re-evaluated. I knew when I applied that it wasn't automatically approved for life, they told me it will be 6-7 years before I'm re-evaluated. Hope this helps a little. JeannieJeannie Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 At 02:46 PM 2/23/06, you wrote: >Dear Dave Thanks, I'm 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 At 02:46 PM 2/23/06, you wrote: >Dear Dave Thanks, I'm 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 At 02:46 PM 2/23/06, you wrote: >Dear Dave Thanks, I'm 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 At 02:46 PM 2/23/06, you wrote: >Dear Dave >I was lucky enought to get my disability in 3 months, Can I ask what is your particular back problem ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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