Getting Medical Care

Sarah says:

Your medical records are the foundation of your disability case.  It is very important to treat on a regular basis with doctors so that there is a record of your conditions that are keeping you from working.  This poses a problem for most people.  If you are too sick to work, than how do you afford medical care?  If you have no health insurance, than you can contact the Department of Jobs and Family Services and apply for Medicaid.  If you are a veteran, you may qualify for medical treatment through the Veterans Administraton.  Even if you do not qualify for these programs, there are many free clinics that can help someone like you.  Please contact our office for a list of free clinics. 

When you see your doctor, make sure that you tell him or her exactly what you are feeling.  Often, when a doctor asks "How are you doing?" a person will respond "Good" or "Fine" because they are used to saying that when someone asks. Your doctor may then assume that you are doing well. It is important to share with your doctor how your condition is limiting you so that there is a record of it when Social Security reviews your case.  A condition that prevents you from working may not prevent someone else from working, so share how you are feeling with your doctor.  This will also allow your doctor to choose the best treatment for you.