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Episode 349: Money and Chronic Illness Part 2
Thank you to those of you who have responded about this topic.
In recent conversations, I've talked with some folks about their application for disability and with someone else who is thinking about leaving work because of illness/disability.
At a time when managing the chaos of these diagnoses and their impacts: relationships ending, friendships changing, our bodies hurting, to also have our housing and finances also be jeopardized is terrifying.
One has to leave work in order to apply for SSD (social security disability) and more than 80% of applicants are turned down the first time they apply.
I expect that the government counts on people losing steam and not re-applying.
1) Research SSD Attorneys, they can help and they are not all created equal.
2) Many of you do not consider leaving work because of insurance. You may be right, but you may not be - engage the services of an insurance broker to get accurate information about your circumstances.
I have better insurance NOW with Medicare and a supplement, than I did with a County job and Cadillac insurance.
3) If you are still working and your condition is new or worsening, your employer is likely required to follow the ADA or Section 504 to accommodate you. This might enable you to stay in the workforce longer.
There are obvious and subtle ways that chronic illness impacts finances. I'd love to hear from you about the ways your finances have been affected by illness, pain, or disability.
Book giveaways: I'll be having a drawing to give away two books. One is "My Pain Body Solution," by Michael J Murray, (https://greenleafbookgroup.com/titles/my-pain-body-solution) the other is "Walking on Pins and Needles," by Arlene Faulk (https://www.bookcellarinc.com/walking-pins-and-needles). Here's how to enter:
1) Leave me a rating or review on whatever audio podcast platform you listen to.
2) Let me know you've done that by emailing me at [email protected] or leaving me a comment about it on YouTube so that you can be entered in to the drawing. If you have a preference about which book you'd like, let me know in your comment or email.
3) If you'd like to be entered multiple times you can also post about one (or both of the books) and tag me on Instagram including tag of either @arlenefaulk or #mypainbodysolution, for up to two additional entries.
The drawing is planned for Arlene's book on 6/30 and Mike's on 7/5.
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By Annette Leonard
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Thank you to those of you who have responded about this topic.
In recent conversations, I've talked with some folks about their application for disability and with someone else who is thinking about leaving work because of illness/disability.
At a time when managing the chaos of these diagnoses and their impacts: relationships ending, friendships changing, our bodies hurting, to also have our housing and finances also be jeopardized is terrifying.
One has to leave work in order to apply for SSD (social security disability) and more than 80% of applicants are turned down the first time they apply.
I expect that the government counts on people losing steam and not re-applying.
1) Research SSD Attorneys, they can help and they are not all created equal.
2) Many of you do not consider leaving work because of insurance. You may be right, but you may not be - engage the services of an insurance broker to get accurate information about your circumstances.
I have better insurance NOW with Medicare and a supplement, than I did with a County job and Cadillac insurance.
3) If you are still working and your condition is new or worsening, your employer is likely required to follow the ADA or Section 504 to accommodate you. This might enable you to stay in the workforce longer.
There are obvious and subtle ways that chronic illness impacts finances. I'd love to hear from you about the ways your finances have been affected by illness, pain, or disability.
Book giveaways: I'll be having a drawing to give away two books. One is "My Pain Body Solution," by Michael J Murray, (https://greenleafbookgroup.com/titles/my-pain-body-solution) the other is "Walking on Pins and Needles," by Arlene Faulk (https://www.bookcellarinc.com/walking-pins-and-needles). Here's how to enter:
1) Leave me a rating or review on whatever audio podcast platform you listen to.
2) Let me know you've done that by emailing me at [email protected] or leaving me a comment about it on YouTube so that you can be entered in to the drawing. If you have a preference about which book you'd like, let me know in your comment or email.
3) If you'd like to be entered multiple times you can also post about one (or both of the books) and tag me on Instagram including tag of either @arlenefaulk or #mypainbodysolution, for up to two additional entries.
The drawing is planned for Arlene's book on 6/30 and Mike's on 7/5.