Aid?

[Guest guest]

Hello Group,

I have been denied twice by social security and was just told that I

will have to wait at least 18 months for a trial to determine if I am

eligible.

Is anyone aware of any other forms of aid, state or local. I

have food stamps and thats it. This system seems so unfair to me. Its

been four years without a income, and it will be at least four years

before SSDI makes a decision. What to people do? How are you suppose to

survive?

Thanks for any help

randyt

[Guest guest]

Randy - T

First and fore most what state are you in?

Are you a Veteran of the Armed Services?

Whats your Age?

Are you married?

Your Family Size?

I have helped out alot of people in this area getting them help in

a system thats fore ever against you. I live in New York,,,so know

there laws well and how to route through the red tape.

My E-Mail Abby is EzzRiider@...

Rob

[Guest guest]

Randy wrote:

> Is anyone aware of any other forms of aid, state or local. I

> have food stamps and thats it.

Randy -

If you need medications, the first thing you should do is apply for

medication assistance from the manufacturers of your drugs.

Every manufacturer has a medication assistance program, where they

give their medications free (or at a greatly reduced rate, depending

on your ability to pay) to those who need financial assistance.

They are easy to find and apply for. Just go to the website for the

manufacturer of your drug (find the manufacturer's name on your

prescription label, or ask your pharmacist - the company will have a

website under their name, such as www.pfizer.com , which makes

Lyrica).

Right on the main web page for every manufacturer, you will see a

link to their assistance program, in nice big letters. Click there

and apply. You may need your doctor to fill out a form for you, but

their offices are used to doing it and will be happy to help.

Many of the programs apply even if you have insurance, as long as the

cost is prohibitive for your income (or lack of income!)

If you take medications, that will give you a lot of relief, right

off the bat!

Just one idea to help.

Cheryl in AZ

Moderator

[Guest guest]

Randy wrote:

>> Is anyone aware of any other forms of aid, state or local. I

> have food stamps and thats it.

Randy -

If you are in the US, contact your state's department of health and

human services (or whatever a similar department is called in your

state). Ask about " aid for needy disabled " or any other available

services offered by the state.

If you are a senior, check with your Area Agency on Aging for help.

Call your local United Way agency and the local chapter of the

Salvation Army to ask about help with obtaining public assistance.

You can locate both either in the phone book or on the web:

www.unitedway.org

www.salvationarmy.org

These would be a place to start.

Cheryl in AZ

Moderator