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MEDICAL TREATMENT...Why you need treatment?The SSA Handbook reads in relevant part: “You are considered "disabled" and entitled to disabled worker's benefits if you meet the following conditions: • You are unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental impairment You must not only be unable to do your previous work, but also any other type of work considering your age, education, and work experience; NOTE: It does not matter whether such work exists in your immediate area, whether a specific job vacancy exists, or whether you would be hired if you applied for work. • Your impairment(s) must be established by objective medical evidence; • It is expected that your impairment(s) will either result in death or last for at least 12 months in a row; and • You must meet the non-medical criteria needed to be insured by the program. NOTE: The definition of disability also applies to persons applying for child's insurance benefits based on disability before age 22, for disability benefits payable after December 1990 as a widow, widower, or surviving divorced spouse and for adults (persons age 18 or over) for determining eligibility on the basis of disability under the SSI program.” http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.05/handbook-0507.html You must have current treatment. If you do not have current treatment, you must find a healthcare provider. If you need help finding a healthcare provider because of lack of medical insurance and/or resources, the following information can help you obtain regular and consistent treatment Where do I go to apply for Medicaid? Where do I go to find free or low-cost treatment? |
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