yes, there is a lot of red tape they put us through but once thru it it works. just be patient and give yourself time to get thru the process (it sounds like you're going for permanent disability?). once you get there you'll get a check retroactive from the day you 1st applied so the sooner you get started the better. while at the social security office ask for what local services are offered. i'm sure you'll be surprised to see what all is available to those in need. yes, it does take time and often hours are spent waiting for the next available attendant but what else do you have right now? your "community services" should be your 1st stop and get your self registered for food stamps and a mediCAID card and i'd do that ASAP. you will have a fridge full of food and be on the list for gifts for the kids at the same time as well as have access to dr's with the medicaid card...later it will become a mediCARE card, once accepted for early retirement trhough disability.

good luck and get busy!
del... Reviewed by del... on . CALLING ALL SANTAS! Ok, as some of you may have already read in another thread, one of our community members has found himself in a difficult situation. Due to a long series of unfortunate events he is amoung other things, found himself unable to be the santa for his kids that he wishes he could be this year. He has 4 little ones who are facing the real possibility of waking up christmas morning to find that santa didnt come. For a child this is something impossible to understand, and something kids shouldnt have Rating: 5