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Q: Schizophrenia Disibility Question
asked by: NCMAN919 on August 11th, 2007
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I have been disabled and receving my monthly benefit from UNUM which is 60% of my pay. This barely covers my bills. Now I am still disabled and will be receving SSDI and SSDI will be much lower than what I am receving now from UNUM.
I will hae to move into something smaller, get rid of my vehicle and watch my utility bills.
I was wondering if this is what yall did as in get rid of your vehicle since now I know i cannot afford it, If i do will it show on my credit and how am I going to get to my doctor appoinments? Is there any help available with all this?
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caronephd
replied on August 11th, 2007
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Dear NCMAN919:

I'm not sure what to do about the car problem except to try and sell it for cash as a used car. But if you are switching to SSDI, you should be eligible for Medicare or Medicaid depending on your age. They provide taxi services to and from doctor appointments. For other transportation needs, you will likely need to rely on family, friends, and public transportation. If you receive medical care through a local hospital, check to see if they have a case worker who can assist you in locating resources in your area. All the best to you.

Dominic A. Carone, Ph.D.
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