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How Could I Retire Due To Disability Due To HIV?

Como Podría Pensionarme Por Discapacidad Por Hiv

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New York, NY
October 16
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To retire for disability due to HIV in the United States, you can consider the following key points:

1. Disability Programs
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): For people who have worked long enough and recently in a job covered by Social Security.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): For people with limited Show Full Answer

To retire for disability due to HIV in the United States, you can consider the following key points:

1. Disability Programs:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): For people who have worked long enough and recently in a job covered by Social Security.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): For people with limited income and resources.

2. Eligibility Requirements:
- SSDI:
- Definition of disability according to the SSA.
- Having worked long enough in a job covered by Social Security.
- Being younger than full retirement age.
- Inability to work due to a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
- SSI:
- Being 65 years of age or older, being blind, or having a disability.
- Being a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
- Having limited income (less than $934 in unearned income in 2023).

3. HIV-Related Conditions That May Qualify:
- Bacterial, fungal, protozoal, or viral infections.
- Neurological, hematologic, cardiovascular, nephropathic, or dermatologic abnormalities.
- Cancer, such as lymphoma.
- Mental impairment.
- HIV wasting syndrome.

4. Application Process:
- You can apply online, by mail, or in person at your local Social Security office.
- You will need documents such as your birth certificate, Social Security card, proof of citizenship, tax forms, and medical records.

5. Other Resources:
- Medicare and Medicaid.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.

For more details, you can visit the Social Security Administration website or use the office locator to find the office nearest you.

Para pensionarse por discapacidad debido al VIH en los Estados Unidos, puede considerar los siguientes puntos clave:

1. Programas de Discapacidad
- Seguro de Discapacidad del Seguro Social (SSDI): Para personas que han trabajado lo suficiente y recientemente en un trabajo cubierto por el Seguro Social.
- Ingreso de Mostrar respuesta completa

Para pensionarse por discapacidad debido al VIH en los Estados Unidos, puede considerar los siguientes puntos clave:

1. Programas de Discapacidad:
- Seguro de Discapacidad del Seguro Social (SSDI): Para personas que han trabajado lo suficiente y recientemente en un trabajo cubierto por el Seguro Social.
- Ingreso de Seguridad Suplementaria (SSI): Para personas con ingresos y recursos limitados.

2. Requisitos de Elegibilidad:
- SSDI:
- Definición de discapacidad según la SSA.
- Haber trabajado lo suficiente en un trabajo cubierto por el Seguro Social.
- Ser menor de la edad de jubilación completa.
- Incapacidad para trabajar debido a una condición médica que se espera que dure al menos 12 meses o resulte en la muerte.
- SSI:
- Tener 65 años o más, ser ciego o tener una discapacidad.
- Ser ciudadano estadounidense o nacional de EE. UU.
- Tener ingresos limitados (menos de $934 en ingresos no devengados en 2023).

3. Condiciones Relacionadas con el VIH que Pueden Calificar:
- Infecciones bacterianas, fúngicas, protozoarias o virales.
- Anomalías neurológicas, hematológicas, cardiovasculares, nefropáticas o dermatológicas.
- Cáncer, como linfoma.
- Deterioro mental.
- Síndrome de desgaste por VIH.

4. Proceso de Solicitud:
- Puede aplicar en línea, por correo o en persona en su oficina local del Seguro Social.
- Necesitará documentos como su certificado de nacimiento, tarjeta de Seguro Social, prueba de ciudadanía, formularios de impuestos y registros médicos.

5. Otros Recursos:
- Medicare y Medicaid.
- Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP).
- Programa Ryan White de VIH/SIDA.

Para más detalles, puede visitar el sitio web de la Administración del Seguro Social o utilizar el localizador de oficinas para encontrar la oficina más cercana.

October 16

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