Wouldn't that still constitute an asset for SSI?  Just wondering...

Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "Pam" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 10:35 PM
Subject: Re: Health Insurance help needed


> Hi Jan,
>
> You might be able to find some helpful information on this site:
> http://achievingindependence.com/
>
> This law firm specializes in setting up Special Needs Trusts - you may be
> able to put your savings in a Trust and then be eligible for SSI.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Pam
>
>
>
> > Hello friends, I am writing you for advice.  I will have NO Insurance
> > starting May 1.   I turned 24 on April 27th.  I have been covered by my
> > mother's insurance.  I was under the understanding that I would be able
to
> > continue on her policy because of my CP.  I had my doctor send them a
> latter
> > saying I had CP.  I applied for SSI.
> >
> > As it turns out my Mother's insurance company John Deer of Tennessee
> denied
> > me coverage because I have been denied SSI (I have well over $2,000 in a
> > bank account in my name).  I have some money saved up for a rainy day  I
> > have tried contacting attorney but have had no luck.  They are like
sorry
> we
> > can't help you.  Do you know any insurance company that would take me?
Or
> a
> > good attorney that could advice me?
> >
> > The only option I have been given is to continue with COBRA.  But I
heard
> > that is very expensive.  My coverage will be terminated on April 30.
> Thank
> > you for any advice.  Please feel free to forward this letter.  If you
need
> > my address and phone number e mail me.
> >
> > Thank You,
> >
> > Jan Nottmeier
> >
> >
> >
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