Grrrr, as if we as graduate students go unappreciated, are paid poorly, offered almost no benefits and have to work odd long hours we are also not able to get social security disability.
And I understand, yeah we don't pay social security, so yes, we don't "earn it" but seriously I was never given the choice to pay it.
Being a graduate student for 7 years now, I have never had more than a temporary job (summer jobs during college), and so I haven't paid in enough credits to qualify. I can just imagine had Patrick and I never met, I'd be graduating from grad school- no chance of ever getting life insurance, barely able to afford my treatments- even with the UI grad. care health insurance, and be living alone with no hope of ever having a family. I'm so thankful I found Patrick, he is so supportive and is allowing me to stay at home with our little angel.
I guess things aren't as bleak as they could be.
Very sorry to hear that your disability claim was denied. Over 60% of application are denied. Have you filed for an appeal and/or got your hearing date.
ReplyDeleteThe hearing will be the best chance for you to get approved. Almost 60% of claims are approved at the hearing level.