work out side the home

[Guest guest]

I was wondering, does anyone in this group work outside the home? Do you draw

disability? SSI? The reason I'm asking is because I was self-employed(for about

4 years) up until last December of this year. (I have not worked since.) I had a

business license and paid taxes but no other insurance related to the company

like (workman's comp and Disability).

I have worked under my business name since 05'.(company of " one " )

I have suffered physically with this line of work. I have been seeing my Dr.

quite often and he knows my history of chronic pain. To make a long story short.

Does any body know if they think I would be eliblable to apply for some kind of

disability or maybe even Social Security even if I was self employed for a few

years?. (The rest of my 30 year work history has been with employers)

I also have other medical problems that might fit into this situation. I have

breast cancer, (inactive at this time, but still being watched/ and my

Fibromyaligia which is chronic, but my back is the worst. If anyone has been

though something remotely close to this situation please post back.

Thank you,

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

> Does any body know if they think I would be eliblable to apply for some kind

of disability or maybe even Social Security even if I was self employed for a

few years?. (The rest of my 30 year work history has been with employers)

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>

> Thank you,

>

> Bonnie

>

Bonnie,

Start by looking at the Social Security website (www.ssa.gov/disability/). The

site will give you information on what disabilities are covered, what

disabilities are considered " automatic approval " items and a variety of

information.

Bennie is a good person to talk with about this subject. She can give you tips

and pointers that will help you in the process.

Hope that this helps.

Bobbie