Posted by BarbaraCat on March 21, 2002, at 17:59:40
In reply to BCat: a wee bit more questions (sorry): » BarbaraCat, posted by Janelle on March 21, 2002, at 15:40:18
Janelle,
No problem. I enjoy our chats. I don't know for sure the answers to these questions, but will offer as much info as I can
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> 1. Does the amount of SS disability a person gets take into account both number of years worked and amount of money earned?I'm not sure about this, but I think both. I don't know if there's a lower cutoff point or not, but the amount you're given seems to mainly depend on the total dollars you earned.
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> 2. Once a person is awarded the SS, how long does it last - is it indefinite or for a set period of time? I imagine the person has to be *checked* periodically to make sure they are still disabled?I believe it's forever, but again I'm not 100% sure. The thing that normally causes a re-evaluation is if you start earning more than $740 a month. Yes, you can earn money while on SS, but it's either got to be under the table or less than $740. Really, give your local SS office a call. All the folks I talked to were very nice and informative. They're not the ones deciding on if you get it or not, more like an informational source. Also, try the website at www.ssa.gov.
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> 3. This is off the SS topic, I'm just curious as to where you live - are you in the Western US or Canada (I'm in western US) or do you just have insomnia or something - I ask this because I notice you are up late posting on here like I am! For me, it's a combo of geography and insomnia.I'm in Oregon and normally get to bed by midnight or so. Usually insomnia, but the posts from our group lately have been very interesting so I've been on the computer later than usual. I have a question for you. When you're having a bad spell, do you have any physical symptoms? - Barbara
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