I never do this. But recently it feels like the whole world is falling all over me. My husband had a bunch of strokes last year which have rendered him disabled in several ways, one of the most prevalent being dementia/ amnesia. Think 50 First Dates. Because of that, i cant work. I have to be here for him most hours of the day. We've had no luck so far with disability, and now the hospital is after us for what his insurance didn't cover. Even paying our monthly bills is getting near impossible. So i guess I'm asking, if anyone has a moment, could you please put a prayer in for us? Life is tough already. It seems like it's worse every day. He's a ghost of the man I once knew, and now I have very little ability to pay for our very humble life. Not praying for a million bucks, just a chance to stay in the home we raised our kids and got married in, and the ability to keep the lights on. Thank you, and God bless.
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Is there any chance your husband has/had any short or long term disability coverage at his work? Or possibly as a rider on any of your policies anywhere?
Lord, I pray that your peace would wash over this daughter of yours, and that you will give her new insight into how she can handle payments and needs with finances as you open up doors for her. I pray you will put it on the heart of those around her to offer help, and I ask you God to give her your strength to lean on as she trusts in you. Amen.
He had nothing, unfortunately. About 20 yrs ago he quit his job to stay home with my 4 young daughters so that I could work. Part of the prob with disability. They aren't wanting to pay out because his job history has a big hole in it. It doesn't help that I'm just absolutely retarded with understanding this kind of thing. He was the genius in our house. I'm just kinda floundering now. Thank you for your prayers.
there are people who help you fill out the SSDI paperwork. they'll get a payment if your husband is approved; it's a certain percentage of the disability backpay that accumulates as soon as you start the process.
I'm fairly skilled at such things, and I still chose to have someone help me with the paperwork, heard it expedites the process.
I think you'd look for a disability advocate in your area.
We have a disability lawyer....it's been in the works since Jan. Just alot of waiting and Dr's appointments and proving this and that.
A social worker filled out my sister’s application. She was too disabled to do it herself. Have you visited any of the services available in your town? (Also, at each one you talk to, ask them who else they’d recommend for next steps.)