Handicapped BM
I'm wondering if anyone knows if the state/government reviews a persons handicap years after their accident? Obviously it'll differ between states, but in general, if someone is in a serious accident and is left handicapped, does the state or government review their case to see if they're able to work? I know it's just my opinion, but it seems unrealistic to pay those of them that could potentially be a contributing part of society.
I ask this because our BM is handicapped and 6 years after the accident she is able to do a variety of things that she wasn't in the earlier years. The ability to type alone should get her a job. I believe that if she's able to use the phone at home, type endless emails, keep very dedicated and organized files of court information, etc. she should be able to work. Even if it's part time...just curious if anyone out there had anything interesting to say on the topic. Thanks for reading.
Yes
Because most people who are handicapped draw Disability or SSI from Social Security which is a Federal Department, not a State Department. They are supposed to be reviewed periodically but I believe the time period is dependent on the individual case.
Of course, there are a lot of people on disability these days because they know how to play the system.
"I prefer my life STRESS FREE...When you're STRESSIN'...You're STRESSIN' me"
Disability can be a joke
Just like with everything that can benefit people, there will be people who use it to their advantage. My husband's nephew was successful in getting disability because, get this, he's obese. Hello, when did being obese make you disabled? And believe me, he's only obese because of his eating habits. It's not a medical condition.
And you know, it really
And you know, it really breaks my heart. There are people out there who *really, truly* need help, and they're denied because there are people out there who are just plain lazy, manipulative, and/or slimey jerks. It makes me sick.
And the kids are the ones that suffer. My stepson has had it drilled into his head SO deeply that his mother can't do a thing, that he purposefully will miss out on things for himself (sleepovers, school/summer activities, days of school...) so he can 'take care of Mumma'. I know he's only 10, but I see a real problem trend starting here. Before DH and I, SS was content to sit at home w/his Mom and watch movies or 'help Mumma around the house'. At first I thought this was very noble and that he was wise beyond his years... Unfortunately, that's not the case, and we've witnessed first hand, how manipulative she's willing to be to 'get her way'.
His mother is constantly reminding him of how little she can do and how she wouldn't ever be able to make it w/out his help...I hate her. She's poisoning and crippling that lil boy and all DH and I can do is sit back and watch. It's SO disheartening.
remember the movie Psycho? -JK
that poor boy will never be able to enjoy being a kid,
what a shame.
“You will never be on top of the world
if you try to carry it on your shoulders.”