| There are many Americans that are currently unable | | | | benefits. There are some people that will solve this by |
| to work because of some sort of disability. Since as a | | | | either quitting their job or simply asking for fewer hours. |
| people we believe that this shouldn't stop a person | | | | It may seem harsh, but if you have a medical condition |
| from living a normal life in a nice apartment, we have | | | | that is interfering with your job performance, fewer |
| the social security system that allows those who are | | | | hours might be a good idea anyway. |
| unable to work to collect a bit of money form the | | | | That being said, your next step would be to file at the |
| government that will allow them to live, and eat. There | | | | social security office. If you have insufficient medical |
| is a catch though, if you want to collect these benefits | | | | documentation as most people do, you may need to |
| then you'll have to be able to prove that you are | | | | be examined by one of their doctors. |
| disabled in some way, and this can tend to become a | | | | Regardless of how thorough the process is, you're |
| little difficult. | | | | probably going to be denied, so get ready for a long |
| If you have some sort of medical condition then you'll | | | | drawn out battle. If you are denied however, you get |
| need to make sure that it is well documented. This | | | | the chance to appeal the decision three times, which in |
| means that you'll have to actually seek medical care, | | | | some cases still does not actually help. There are |
| and if you're not working then it may be a little difficult | | | | many other steps to take, including a trip to the federal |
| to do this, but see if you can have someone else pay | | | | court if it ends up going that far. The process of |
| the doctor bills for you while you get back on your | | | | getting social security benefits is definitely not an easy |
| feet. | | | | one. |
| Another requirement for social security is employment. | | | | If you feel that you need these benefits then you |
| The disability should have affected you in such a way | | | | should let nothing stop you from trying to get them |
| that you have not been able to work for at least a | | | | because while it might be a little rough now, this is the |
| year for the most part, or it should affect you in a way | | | | rest of your life we're talking about, and you want to |
| that you cannot perform your job as you once could. | | | | be comfortable. It will be a great thing to not need to |
| Proof of this is going to be needed when you file your | | | | fret over little things like whether or not you'll be able to |
| claim with the social security office. You will also find | | | | last at work, or where your next meal is coming from. |
| that if you make more than $500 per month, you are | | | | It's going to be difficult, but in the end it will be worth it. |
| probably not going to be eligible for social security | | | | |