Not Enough Work Credits For Ssdi

[Ellabella44]

Just told I only have one work credit in the needed time period. I had stayed at home with my kids to take care of them.
This decision made because the job I had when we started our family would have ended up going to childcare instead of for the family.

I ended up with reactive airway asthma that is severe enough that I can not be anywhere near a smoker, certain cleaners, high humidity, severe cold and more which leads to an attack where I loose my voice as well as ability to breathe well.


I have been home since that started up. Now my fingers go blue at times. I haven't been to pulmunologist in years. I guess I should have before I talked to ssdi this morning.

Delayed onset of PTSD 2 years ago. And my symptoms I have such trouble with that I shut down when stressed.

So now what? I think I've taken enough time to assess my current level of function enough that I currently do not have skills to work especially with alot of people. Maybe someday, but not right now.

Any suggestions? My husband's pay goes to credit card debt from me being out of work. And I try to save as much as possible by not getting some of the things I have been told I need and may not be covered by our insurance..

 

[Changing4Best]

You can still apply for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) [I hope I recalled what it is called correctly]. I don't know if you would qualify though, as it is only for very low income people. It is worth checking into though.

 

[Ellabella44]

They say he makes too much for that.