Of course, don't forget the options for the "disabled adult child" for getting
money from a parent's account.

Tom


Tom Brennan  KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html

On Fri, 21 Jan 2011, Steve wrote:

> Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:23:55 -0500
> From: Steve <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: social security problem
>
> This has nothing to do with the earnings test.  It has to do with the
> provisions of drawing against a parent's benefits as an adult with a
> disability that was in effect before age 22.
>
> As far as qualifying for SSDI, you need I think six credits in a three-year
> period.  I know the amount that you earn determines your benefit check, but
> that is different when you draw on your deceased parent's account.  You are
> then drawing on their earnings.
>
> There are already many different rules for blind folks.  You don't have to
> go through all the qualification testws that other disabilities do, since
> blindness is considered a severe disability.  If you didn't earn enough, you
> can draw SSI as well, but you would have to be on the low end of SSDI.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 8:19 PM
> Subject: Re: social security problem
>
>
> > This is a classic example of why we need the earnings test eliminated once
> > and for all, and why both organizations need to aggressively pursue this
> > and
> > stop making lame brain excuses for not doing so.
> > Harvey
>