Mastodawn

Symptom: Social Security Disability Rejection

61% of Social Security applicants are denied after their first application. I am now on the second appeal, when 49% of remaining applicants are approved, and have hired a lawyer (disability lawyers are only paid if they win your case).

I set a new goal on ko-fi, in order to get more illmarks pieces into the world. The fundraising would cover framing two Med Art Advocacy pieces, and submission fees + professional scanning for the Mütter Medical Museum, a Senior Living Center, a Health Care Center & 3 other shows.

If you are able to comfortably, please buy me a ko-fi. We’re 1/3 of the way to the goal!

https://www.illmarks.com/symptom-social-security-disability-rejection/

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TopWKone Dec 18, 2024

Since 1984, seniors have paid tax on “provisional income” above $32,000. The figure is calculated by adding up your gross income, tax-free interest and 50% of Social Security benefits.

Even though this formula came into effect 40 years ago, it’s never been adjusted for inflation. If it were, the threshold would be $96,863.
#Trump #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityReform #SaveSocialSecurity

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azteclady Sep 27, 2024

A lot of people in the U.S. think that people with disabilities have it made: just apply for welfare! The reality is that more people go broke or die waiting for any benefits than those who get any help--and that help is limited and cruel.

#JohnOliver on #Disability

Call your representatives and push them to pass #SocialSecurityReform

Also, vote for a better government.

#USPolitics #2024Election

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq2s7RMRsgs