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hiv and ssi medicare

my question is i have been hiv for about 4-5 yrs. my counts at start were cd4 around 350 and vl. was 75000+ now about 6 months ago was undectable and cd4 about 900 last check about a month ago was undectable and cd4 was 627 my question is i was...

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WorkPositive, Inc.

I encourage you to take this question to a benefits specialist, since they specialize in navigating SSI disability. We can suggest two, both available online: www.Helpwithbenefits.comwww.ofbenefittoall.com... Read more »

will I be approved for ssi

hello, I was just diagnosed hiv+ 2 months ago. i initially went to the Dr. for leg pain which was... Read more »

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ssi and disability

hello i recently sumitted a question and it hasnt been answered maybe you can help mei have been... Read more »

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Hiv and SSI

Posted by Mssimone, 3 Replies

Found out I was HIV pos November 8th 2006 now Im 5 months pregnant.
The doctor determain I got infected around June of 06.
My ex boyfriend Of a year was the only person I was seeing, I left him because he was very abusive towards me.
Im getting... Read more »

ssi hearing

Posted by alivehoping, 1 Reply

finally a word from ssa,my case will be heard in front of an alj sometime this summer,hopefully i get it.hiv,side effects,cronic hep c,tore knee ligament,back problems,neuropath problems,stress,all this has got to do something,and with viral... Read more »

you were right!!!....about SSI/SSDI

Posted by soimnotalone, 1 Reply

Last year I posted with tears the fact that I may not be eligible for SSI/SSDI because I was gaining weight and feeling better according to the case worker and that I may not qualify...this was b4 the final determination. Days later I called back... Read more »

HIV DEMENTIA

Posted by mrc911, 2 Replies

I was recently diagnosed with HIV dementia. I am extremely depressed and have been out of work since June. My tcell count is 660 and viral load <60. I feel like I am going crazy just thinking about having to take more meds and the cost of the... Read more »

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