Ive been on ssdi almost 3 years and get monies from frmer emp ltd, (thank god i had monies taken out everypaycheck for this, and actually had my last exam per the company and still am eligable) anyways this is due to car accident in 06, dx with crps, nerve damage, social anxiety, and plain anxiety for unknown reasons? ,last surg going to be within next 2 months spinal cord stimulator implant, some say you can go to college some say no, some say dont say anything to ssdi. also some say to tell the college that you are recieving ssdi as of course i need to apply for a grant. im confused, i cant attend full time but can do some part time class and a litttle online. what can i do i keep reading different answers to what i am seeking advice on as well as others. ive been looking on different web sites and always get different answers. id really appreciate someone who does get ssdi in ca and attends school t guide me... i really want to go back to work with a better degree cant live on poverty pay.
I understand your frustration Keli of wanting to go back to school and better your life. Living on SSDI for a lot of people means living just right on the poverty line or below it. Many people, especially if you are older, have no other options often except to live on disability income as best they can. Are you concerned that if you start college your SSDI benefits could be taken away before you have a chance to complete your college edu and find employment? This is a very legit concern and this might trigger a CDR and possible loss of benefits. What are you thinking about studying? You said you receive LTD and SSDI. How long is the LTD good for? Are you concerned about losing both or just mainly the SSDI?
The Following User Says Thank You to BlueSkies14 For This Useful Post: keli449 (10-23-2011)
im worried about losing both, ltd is good until i am deemed able to go to work,i wanted to study nursing, as i have been a med assist for 18 years the last ten at an urgen care for a major hospital, not sure even after surgery if i can do it though but wanted to give it a try, i now live in the country t where the pay is 1/2 of what i use t get, so if able to get a job it would have to be a night job to go to school,not sure if i could do that yet until after surgery, i cant live off this moniesthank you so much for yoour reply btw what is cdr?
A CDR = Continued Disability Review. Social Security does one on everybody. It could happen a year after being on disability 3years or 5-7 years if disability is not likely to improve. If you are in college it might prompt a review because college takes a lot out of people who are not even disabled so social security might think your condition has improved. If I were you I would call the 1-800 number and check on the rules about going to school. Try to find the most accurate information possible so you don't lost any benefits.
The Following User Says Thank You to mscat40 For This Useful Post: keli449 (10-23-2011)
i really want to go back to work with a better degree cant live on poverty pay.
