hmmblue Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 SSDI sent me a letter saying I have to show up there before the 23 of May. And bring someone I trust because they my apoint a Representative Payee for you. What does this mean they think I cant take care of myself? Can they have me locked away somewhere? What's my rights? In a panic since I got the letter Yesterday!!!!! Can someone please talk to me about this. Could they take my house and put me in a home or something. I swear everytime I start feeling better and feel a little bit in control of myself something else comes along and scares the he ll out of me!!!!!!!!! :uhm: Scared In Montgomery Texas Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lliu Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 sherry, please don't worry. they aren't going to put you away or take your home away from you. i've seen that letter from our constituents here. sometimes i honestly think it's a scare tactic. i've helped several people with issues dealing with ssdi due to my work in a congressional office. the letter from ssdi is mainly a formality on their part because they want to find out if you need someone to help manage your money/benefits. make the appoinment, answer their questions, and that'll be it. you'll find info about the payee program at this site -- http://www.ssa.gov/payee/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Hermite Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hi Sherry..... I can dig it....the last thing you need is more hassle.... Bring along a relative or good frind, and find out what the hesitation is...... You might have to get a lawyer, but it's *their* game..... Sometimes I think it'd be easier if we were just junkies.... But you're a stroke survivor.....and show them who you are...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmblue Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Louise Thanks I feel better I just paniced. I realy apciate the help. I feel much better now I will go the Wendsday and I'll take a friend and a letter from my theropist. thanks again Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmblue Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Gary Ya like u don't have enough problems as it is lets just add more. that figures when I realy needed help I was on my own. Now that my mind is a lot clearer they send me this crap!!!! Thanks for your reply Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdewald Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Louise.... I want to say "thank you" for providing so much insight into social security. I have read some of your posts/responses previously and find them factual and helpful. I felt that an outside observer should just sprinkle some sunshine on what you do. So thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merichsen Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Sherry, Happy to see you survived your rehab program, but I'm sorry to hear you came home to deal with this. As others have assured you all will be fine. Louise knows this stuff pretty well, check out the link she sent you. Maria :friends: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lliu Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 thanks chris! i'm fortunate i am still able to help and i try to do my best. any time i see a post about social security, my adrenalin level raises since it can be a complex issue for some. i've helped so many people who have been stuck in the bureaucratic red tape. no one needs life to be any more difficult than it already is --- especially those of us who suddenly become handicapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanderson Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 sherry, louise is right, do not worry about this. i had to become a representative payee for alot of my residents in the nursing home i worked at. it only meant that they could not handle their financial affairs for whatever reason. their social security cks came to me to be deposited into their accounts each month. their family members didn't want to be responsible for accounting foe every penny of their cks. it is just a formality of their system. i'm sure you will be able to handle this on your own but having someone there to help you if needed is a good thing, just in case something has changed over the years in their procedure. louise is very helpful in these matters, she knows her stuff. it will be ok, don't let them intimidate you. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgw Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hi Sherry! (we're almost neighbors) You're getting some good advise from everyone......I'll add my 2cents: do not hire an attorney (yet)! they will automatically get a large sum (of your $$ & before you get your check!) from SS for helping you. if you have any questions/concerns immediately contact your US Rep/Senator in your area...that's what they're there for. & they all have a SS/SSDI specialist on staff. Remember....your taxes are paying their salary, so make 'em work for it!! So take a deep breath, don't panic, grab a good friend/relative & go forward! LisaGay Katy Tx Gig 'em Aggies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bessy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 :Clap-Hands: HI SHERRY to meits justawonderdul scare tatic so theydonthave to issuewany morechecks to any oneon social security they mustthink causewehad a strokewelostour minds but face itwehavethere # and dontletscare taticsger to you get thatletterfrom yourdoc statingyouareinneedodf asocial securityno ifs ands or butts bout it heck ifyouwereworkingyou wouldsee how fastthey takethe money from your pay checkno ?sasked do liketheothershavesuggested causeleastof LL WEDONTWANTPITY WE HAVE ENOUGH TO DEAL WITH THESE DAYS andthat extraburden helps no onwbut thesystem thatevery one pays into anfif youget a lawyer they takea percentageright off thetop lookuptheamericans with disabikityact rememberjustr becauseyou hada stroke yourstillaperson withstrong convections dontletthem scareyouof thatswhattheywantlots of luckand hopefullylots of$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ pleasekeepuspoaated catch youontheflipside in :chat: aain andhopeto getto knowyouyousoundlikes caringpersonim scooting nowtillwe talk bye bye BESSY :big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glaidice Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Just wanted to add my 2-1/2 cents. Social Security also has a list of catastrophic illnesses that a person can automatically qualify for SSDI benefits. However SSDI is not as much as a regular SS check would be but it certainly is better than no benefits. I received SSDI prior to being found totally disabled and qualifying for full SS benefits. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUFFY1 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I TOO HAVE HELPED AND ADVISED OTHERS IN MY COMMUNITY IN THIS TYPE OF SITUATION . BE AWARE THAT IT IS A SIMPLE MATER TO HAND AWAY SELF DETERMINATION ....IT IS QUITE ANOTHER TO REGAIN IT. IT IS YOUR RIGHT TO REFUSE, IN ADVANCE, IT THEN BECOMES INCUMBENT UPON THEM TO DEMONSTRATE INCOMPETENCE.........ALSO IT HAS BEEN MY EXPERIENCE THAT THESE LETTERS ARE NOT RANDOMLY GENERATED.... THEY ARE USUALY SENT IN RESPONSE TO A CONCERN OF A"LOVED ONE" NOT ALWAYS WITH YOUR BEST INTEREST IN MIND, BE SKEPTICAL AND ALWAYS LEAVE YOURSELF OPTIONS... GOOD LUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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