Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 We're not having too much heat at the moment, thankfully. But is always very tired the first week of her vacation, which is this week, she need that first week to regain her energy. And I think she is also tired from the concert experience this Wednesday, we had such bad luck with buses and trains that we didn't get back home till 2 am. I don't even remember when we were last out that late... But she says that was so definitely worth it! And I agree. love/Reb> >> > Hi all,Well, I finally did it! I filed for SSDI; now that I > know the> differencebetween SSI and SSDI! They said if I get approved I > will be> entitledto $791/month. For me, that is no small potatoes. Gee, > it would> helpme so much. The kids might/should qualify also. They weren't > sureofan amount for them, but my caseworker (from my continuing > daytreatmentprogram I'm in for depression), thinks it could be > between$80-$100 per> child/mo. All this would help me with groceries, andI'm thinking > maybe a> housekeeper/cleaning person to come in2x a month or so. I'm dreaming> right now, as first off, I know itwill take 3-5 months to make a> determination, plus I may get denied.I will however, appeal if I get> denied. There is a service that gives a freelawyer to help with the> appeal, plus they don't keep any of the portionof money. I would also,> if I'm not denied, get back pay from 2007 in theamount of $9200 and> change...I'm hoping for the best. Please send positivevibes my way.> Question: how many of you had to meet with a disabilitydr. in > order for> them to make a determination? That is something I mayhave to do; > they'lllet me know though when the time comes...love to all . > Thanks for> listening to me ramble...Kate~> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 We're not having too much heat at the moment, thankfully. But is always very tired the first week of her vacation, which is this week, she need that first week to regain her energy. And I think she is also tired from the concert experience this Wednesday, we had such bad luck with buses and trains that we didn't get back home till 2 am. I don't even remember when we were last out that late... But she says that was so definitely worth it! And I agree. love/Reb> >> > Hi all,Well, I finally did it! I filed for SSDI; now that I > know the> differencebetween SSI and SSDI! They said if I get approved I > will be> entitledto $791/month. For me, that is no small potatoes. Gee, > it would> helpme so much. The kids might/should qualify also. They weren't > sureofan amount for them, but my caseworker (from my continuing > daytreatmentprogram I'm in for depression), thinks it could be > between$80-$100 per> child/mo. All this would help me with groceries, andI'm thinking > maybe a> housekeeper/cleaning person to come in2x a month or so. I'm dreaming> right now, as first off, I know itwill take 3-5 months to make a> determination, plus I may get denied.I will however, appeal if I get> denied. There is a service that gives a freelawyer to help with the> appeal, plus they don't keep any of the portionof money. I would also,> if I'm not denied, get back pay from 2007 in theamount of $9200 and> change...I'm hoping for the best. Please send positivevibes my way.> Question: how many of you had to meet with a disabilitydr. in > order for> them to make a determination? That is something I mayhave to do; > they'lllet me know though when the time comes...love to all . > Thanks for> listening to me ramble...Kate~> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 We're not having too much heat at the moment, thankfully. But is always very tired the first week of her vacation, which is this week, she need that first week to regain her energy. And I think she is also tired from the concert experience this Wednesday, we had such bad luck with buses and trains that we didn't get back home till 2 am. I don't even remember when we were last out that late... But she says that was so definitely worth it! And I agree. love/Reb> >> > Hi all,Well, I finally did it! I filed for SSDI; now that I > know the> differencebetween SSI and SSDI! They said if I get approved I > will be> entitledto $791/month. For me, that is no small potatoes. Gee, > it would> helpme so much. The kids might/should qualify also. They weren't > sureofan amount for them, but my caseworker (from my continuing > daytreatmentprogram I'm in for depression), thinks it could be > between$80-$100 per> child/mo. All this would help me with groceries, andI'm thinking > maybe a> housekeeper/cleaning person to come in2x a month or so. I'm dreaming> right now, as first off, I know itwill take 3-5 months to make a> determination, plus I may get denied.I will however, appeal if I get> denied. There is a service that gives a freelawyer to help with the> appeal, plus they don't keep any of the portionof money. I would also,> if I'm not denied, get back pay from 2007 in theamount of $9200 and> change...I'm hoping for the best. Please send positivevibes my way.> Question: how many of you had to meet with a disabilitydr. in > order for> them to make a determination? That is something I mayhave to do; > they'lllet me know though when the time comes...love to all . > Thanks for> listening to me ramble...Kate~> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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