Here are a couple but I do not know if they are better or if they even still
work.   They are from old posts.
some updates at this site that may be helpful to a few people.

Harv

http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/social-security-disability-carpal-tunnel-syndro
me.html

http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/disability-quality-branch.html

http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/social-security-medical-exam.html

Here is a link to the SSA disability web site.

http://www.ssa.gov/disability/

Here is some general information.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10153.html

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about SSA disability.

http://www.nosscr.org/faqind.html

Here is a disability planner.

http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/

Here is information on utilizing outside doctors/psychologists should
the data you submit not substantiate your claim of disability.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10087.html

Here is the "Red Book" that may answer many of your questions.

http://www.ssa.gov/work/ResourcesToolkit/redbook.html

Here is the "Blue Book" that will provide the criteria for determining
disability/eligibility. This is considered the "bible" of disability
determination for SSA/DDS.

http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/

Here is information on family benefits in case you have family living
with you.

http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dfamily.htm

If you also receive Workers Compensation, here is information on how
that affects SSA disability.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10018.html

Here is information specifically if you are blind.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10052.html

Here is information on the representative payee program if you have
difficulty with managing your own money.

http://www.ssa.gov/payee/

Here is the Medicare web site if you would like to learn more about
that aspect of being on SSA disability.

http://www.medicare.gov/

Depending how in depth you care to research, here is the operations
manual that all SSA employees must operate under. It keeps your DDS
representative on their his/her toes when you start citing poms. <g>

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/poms?OpenView

You will find that most state benefit programs tend to be income based
intended for those in need. Depending on your own personal financial
situation, you may want to research your state agencies that handle
Title 19. Here is information on the federal Title 19 program.

http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title19/1900.htm

Or go to Yahoo and type in title XIX and your state name to find who
out more information for your local area.

If after reading all of the above and you feel overwhelmed, here is
information on having a representative assist you.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10075.html

Here is a link to the SSA disability web site.

http://www.ssa.gov/disability/

Here is some general information.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10153.html

Here is a list of frequently asked questions about SSA disability.

http://www.nosscr.org/faqind.html

Here is a disability planner.

http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/

Here is information on utilizing outside doctors/psychologists should
the data you submit not substantiate your claim of disability.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10087.html

Here is the "Red Book" that may answer many of your questions.

http://www.ssa.gov/work/ResourcesToolkit/redbook.html

Here is the "Blue Book" that will provide the criteria for determining
disability/eligibility. This is considered the "bible" of disability
determination for SSA/DDS.

http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/

Here is information on family benefits in case you have family living
with you.

http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dfamily.htm

If you also receive Workers Compensation, here is information on how
that affects SSA disability.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10018.html

Here is information specifically if you are blind.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10052.html

Here is information on the representative payee program if you have
difficulty with managing your own money.

http://www.ssa.gov/payee/

Here is the Medicare web site if you would like to learn more about
that aspect of being on SSA disability.

http://www.medicare.gov/

Depending how in depth you care to research, here is the operations
manual that all SSA employees must operate under. It keeps your DDS
representative on their his/her toes when you start citing poms. <g>

http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/poms?OpenView

You will find that most state benefit programs tend to be income based
intended for those in need. Depending on your own personal financial
situation, you may want to research your state agencies that handle
Title 19. Here is information on the federal Title 19 program.

http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title19/1900.htm

Or go to Yahoo and type in title XIX and your state name to find who
out more information for your local area.

If after reading all of the above and you feel overwhelmed, here is
information on having a representative assist you.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10075.html

This should keep you busy for a couple hours. <g>

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In Colorado, if a person receives $1 in SSI benefit, they are entitled
to Medicaid (state insurance).  There are co-pays (for doctor visits
and such) and if I remember my job (I used to determine Medicaid
eligibility for those NOT on SSI) well, they only covered generic
prescriptions.  I *think* there may have been a loophole for meds that
have no generic available, but can't remember for certain.

Carole, I believe that Washington had (at least in 2002) a pretty good
state Medicaid program.  Contact your assistance worker and ask about
it (they'll know).  Were you told at application whether you "may" be
eligible for SSI, or did they say that SSDI was the route you would
take?  On mine, they knew right away that I was SSI ineligible
(husband's military pension).  Monetary guidelines for it are extremely
low.  Perhaps they can look at giving you some "temporary" medical that
covers Rxs, if it appears that you will be SSI eligible.

Smokie Darling (Annie) - Western Colorado

I have a question...Mike and I both just got our Medicare due to getting our
ssdi...We have another insurance as well...does this mean we will not be
able to take advantage of the discount cards...
Our copays are a little high, but I would assume that if you have rx
coverage at all you wouldn't qualify for the discounts...
Cindy