Re: Disability $ almost here!

February 28, 2004

That's wonderful news Joy. I just received my back check two weeks ago!

CONGRATS! Don't spend it all in one place!

Sincerely, S.

Disability $ almost here!

> I got the letter yesterday informing me of the amount I'd be getting

> for disability and that I would get back pay to when I first became

> eligible for disability. I became eligible in May 2001 so this will

> really be a help to my family!

>

> For all of you who are in the process of applying or are waiting for

> decisions or hearings, stick with it. Yes, I do believe I am

> deserving of help but had I not been tenacious, I would not have

> received it.

> Don't give up! I applied in July of 2001 and just now found out the

> award. Keep everything current with Social Security -- addresses,

> phone numbers, you name it. When I applied they asked me for my bank

> information so that if I did qualify I would have direct deposit. We

> moved from that town almost 2 years ago and don't have the same bank.

> When I received the letter saying that I would get disability (in

> January) I assumed that when the letter came stating the award amount,

> it would ask me about the bank or if I wanted a check to come in the

> mail. Nope. So I would've received payment a week ago but it went to

> my old bank. I called and changed it and will receive payment next

> week. The SS woman was really helpful and apologetic. I figured that

> if I've waited 2.5 years, what's another week?

>

> Still wish I weren't qualifying for aid, but at the same time I surely

> am glad I have the opportunity!

>

> Joy

> ville FL

> (NOT sunny & NOT warm today!)

>

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