Medical Treatment for Disability Claims
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Why Do You Need Medical Treatment?
The SSA Handbook reads in relevant part: “You are considered 'disabled' and entitled to disabled worker's benefits if you meet the following conditions:
- You are unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental impairment You must not only be unable to do your previous work, but also any other type of work considering your age, education, and work experience
- NOTE: It does not matter whether such work exists in your immediate area, whether a specific job vacancy exists, or whether you would be hired if you applied for work
- Your impairment(s) must be established by objective medical evidence
- It is expected that your impairment(s) will either result in death or last for at least 12 months in a row
- You must meet the non-medical criteria needed to be insured by the program
- NOTE: The definition of disability also applies to persons applying for child's insurance benefits based on disability before age 22, for disability benefits payable after December 1990 as a widow, widower, or surviving divorced spouse and for adults (persons age 18 or over) for determining eligibility on the basis of disability under the SSI program.” Source: https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.05/handbook-0507.html
For more information, please contact your local Social Security office or call Fox, Dennis W. Attorney at Law for a FREE initial consultation!
You Must Have Current Treatment
If you do not have current treatment, you must find a healthcare provider. If you need help finding a healthcare provider because of lack of medical insurance and/or resources, the following information can help you obtain regular and consistent treatment.
Where Do I Go to Apply for Medicaid?
In Missouri
- Apply at your local Family Support Division office. Use the MO FSD office locator or call 573-751-3221
- You can download the application and bring or mail it to your local Family Support Division office
In Illinois
- Apply at your local Family Community Resource Center. Use the IL DHS office locator or call 1-800-843-6154
- Apply online: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=33698
- You can download the application
and bring or mail it to your local Family Community Resource Center
For a list of providers for free or low-cost treatment, click here.