[Sandy H]

Rhonda, I don't understand why you have to wait for 7 months. How long have you been out of work? What date did you use for your disability? You need to be out of work for 6 months before receiving your first check as well as disabled. It sounds as though you should meet these two requirements. If you told them you were disabled last month then you will have to wait 5 more months to receive a check. The first 6 months is not covered by SS because if one is working then he has short term diability for 6 months and then SS picks up from there. As far as Medicare is concern it is two years from receiving your first check. So if you receive your first check next May then it will be 24 months from that date. I agree this waiting for two years for Medicare is not right but that is how it is set up. I would ask to speak to the social worker in oncology (we have one that does just the oncology) as they are usually very helpful. I see ours in the treatment rooms every time I am there helping patients with all kinds of issues. I hope you can work this out and get the help you need. Keep calling, asking for help and you will get it. You don't need this stress! Sending you a big hug, Sandy