Finally!

[Bamfan1442]

I am now officially qualified as disabled by the State of Michigan. Took awhile but I'm getting SDA (State Disability Assistance). Now I wait for the Feds to do the same for SSDI, been exactly 16 months since I applied for that. Got into an apartment that's income based but still hard to live on my Disability Assistance. Moving forward now after being homeless on the streets for 10 months. I have a blog where I wrote about my experience. It's on WordPress, message me if you would like to read it! 😎

[Rileymom]

Yea! Good luck and hope you find a good social worker who can help fill in gaps so the money you do get goes far. Take good care and congratulations

[Bamfan1442 in reply to Rileymom]

Thank you Rileymom ! My caseworker at Dept of Social Services has been very helpful to me. I'm lucky to have a good one, most ignore you or don't care! ☺

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Oh My Goodness!!! Welcome back!!!!!!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗 Wondered where you wondered off to! Bamfan1442 I'm so glad things are looking up for you! I hope the gov. approves you very soon! 🤗💕

J🌠

[Bamfan1442 in reply to Jesmcd2]

Thanks Jesmcd2 ! Been away from here for a while, had to get settled. Too many issues to mention here, if I could even remember them all! 🤔

[Kenu]

That’s Great 👍 prayers are with you for getting SSDI 🙏. Did you get food stamps from the state 🤷🏼‍♂️. It will be great to get back payments from government, that will help some. Get with MS One on One and they can help finding grants for drugs 👍. Apply also for cooling vest and any help with medical supplies 👍. Good Luck 🍀🙏😉🐾. Ken

[Bamfan1442 in reply to Kenu]

Thanks Kenu ! Yes I am getting food assistance and medical insurance from the state. Now I am trying to find a MS specialty neuro here that accepts my insurance. Time for a second opinion from someone who may be more competent and knowledgeable than a sports neuro! 😫

[Taylorsmom]

Hi Bamfan1442 ! Congratulations to you for getting what you need!

[Bamfan1442 in reply to Taylorsmom]

Thank you 🙂

[kdali]

Congrats! I think? I remember your posts about this process, and I’m glad you’re on the other side of it now.

[MS_Indestructible]

congrats for being off the streets and into an apartment. Nice to be declared disabled and now your ssdi should come in soon. best wishes to you

[bxrmom]

Congrats to you! I hope you get approval for SSDI really soon! Where are in the state? I'm in Jackson. Please keep us updated!

Jessie

[Bamfan1442 in reply to bxrmom]

Thanks Jessie! I'm in Grand Rapids.

[bxrmom in reply to Bamfan1442]

If you have Medicaid, you can call Michigan ENROLLS at 1-888-367-6557 to find out which doctors will accept your insurance. I know my ex had a different insurance once he got on Medicaid so you will have to contact them if that is your situation. Good luck in your search. Keep us updated when you can.

[Bamfan1442 in reply to bxrmom]

Thanks for the info Jessie! Will be calling them soon! 🙂

[bxrmom in reply to Bamfan1442]

You are welcome Bamfan1442 Keep us updated when you can

[Kitsey]

I’m so very happy that you are getting some assistance. I honestly can’t imagine what you have been through. I hope SSDI comes to the proper determination quickly so you have more income and less stress. Please keep us posted.

[Bamfan1442 in reply to Kitsey]

Thank you, Kitsey