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From: Ann.Stalnaker@p0.f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: Certified Handicapped
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Date: 5 Jun 90 17:38:59 GMT
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Hi, Bill and welcome aboard.  I couldn't resist jumping in to answer 
your questions about disability certification for Social Security.
Before they make a decision on whether you are eligible for benefits 
you will have to be examined by a medical doctor of their choosing
They will ask you for your physician's name, etc. but they normally 
use one from their lists in determining whether you are eligible 
or not.
 
>From my understanding, it's a long drawn out process, around 5 months 
which I think is ridiculous.  However, you are normally provided 
with SSI during this time frame until a final decision is made for 
SSDI (that is if you are eligible for SSDI) and Medicare
 
If there is anything else I can help with, let me know and I'll post 
more information about SS.  I've never used it but I have helped 
others fill out the numerous red tape forms.
 

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