Posted by AprilA. on April 10, 2000, at 11:26:51
In reply to How do I apply for disability? Medical insurance?, posted by worn_out on April 9, 2000, at 8:20:20
> Need Advice:
>
> I have decided to give in to my illness, bipolar disorder, and accept my disability. I don't have any idea of how to proceed!
>
> At my place of employment I have short term disability (which I am currently on), and long term disability available.
>
> My long term disability will only last 2 years because I don't have a "real" illness such as heart disease which I might have caused by my lifestyle(this is a dig at the way insurance is for bipolar people in this country).
>
> What is available from SSA and how do I go about getting it!
>
> In addition, what do people do about health insurance after being dropped by the employer's policy? I live in Tennessee, but TennCare seems iffy! Anyone have the answer?
>
> Thanks
>
>
------------------------------------------------------------
Hi worn-out, me too(just kidding). Dr. Ivan's Depression Site has information on disability and SSD. I think if you get SS disability you will be eligible for Medicare after 9 mos. You really don't need a lawyer to apply but you might if you are rejected and appeal. Anyway check out this site http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html>I hope things work out well for you. A.
poster:AprilA.
thread:29399
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20000401/msgs/29515.html