If my SSDI IS cut off

[XanaDUer2]

Then that's it for me. I think I'm going to be homeless. I won't be homeless. I'm watching mark omalley on msnbc.

I'm not going to be homeless. I'll whack myself. I'm not letting them win.

Why aren't Americans in the streets?

[mzmolly]

1. What's O'Malley

saying?

[LuckyCharms]

2. He's predicting SS payment interruptions within 30-90 days. n/t

[mzmolly]

5. Awful.

My husband is disabled and I've been worried as well. Though we could scrape by in an emergency situation, I hope that's not necessary for anyone.

[Nigrum Cattus]

3. They may be saying that to test the waters

They may interrupt some payments to gauge the reaction
of the country to it. It would take legislation to permanently
lower any payments.

[questionseverything]

27. They haven't needed legislation for anything yet

Even when we win in court, they ignore the ruling and do what they want

Seniors already freeze / starve to death in this country, their numbers will just be multiplied

[Watchfoxheadexplodes]

4. I'm homeless application for SS in January

They say could take another month.

Hang in there 💪

[XanaDUer2]

6. I paid 36 yrs out of a paltry pay

And he gets to just rip it from me

[Kali]

7. in my opinion

"whack myself" IS letting them win

[XanaDUer2]

11. I worked with homeless teen yrs

Their lives were hell. They were chronically ill. No one wanted them around. They started camping in front of the library that upset tourists and the ptb and they were rousted. Its dangerous for women.

Many torn to drugs to cope. They smell. Their treated like they have the plague. I'm not living that.

[J_William_Ryan]

8. "If my SSDI IS cut off"

The fascist right wants Americans to panic.

And as correctly noted: only Congress has the authority to terminate retirement and disability benefits.

The concern is disruption of payments – partial or late payments.

[Rebl2]

9. Anything to

create fear and chaos. That’s how they destroy us and try to control us. Cut off SS for a period of time, then bring it back, but we get less I would guess. They are just trying to destroy our economy and our country! I would like to say something else, but don’t want to get kicked off du.

[WhiteTara]

10. I told my congress critter that I would have to die

on his front porch as I would have nothing and no other place to die.

It's an old Irish tradition.

[XanaDUer2]

12. I contact mine constantly

They don't care

[WhiteTara]

13. Of course not, but they have to hear the words anyway.

[Wounded Bear]

14. My brother is old school and gets his on the first of the month. He got his March payments OK...nt

[XanaDUer2]

15. I'm getting concerned by what I'm hearing

I got last months ok. But I'm hearing abt disruption in 30-60 days. That's going to be a problem for me. And i suspect millions

[Wounded Bear]

18. Try not to panic. Payments are pretty automated for now...

Even the personnel cuts will probably hit customer service far more than distribution. If you need to call the office or contact them in any way, I'd expect increased delays and dropped call, for sure.

[XanaDUer2]

19. Ty

[Wounded Bear]

20. YW. Had b'fast with him today and made a point of asking him....nt

[electric_blue68]

33. Ty

[drray23]

29. I think the concern is more about new applications

Or anybody requiring to interact with staff from the social security. Your payments are on autopilot and unlikely to be affected.
Of course people trying to get disability or apply anew may be in trouble .

[electric_blue68]

34. I so feel for them! The Repuglicans cruelty is So appalling! Of course, tbey either don't care, or love it!

[Mountain Mule]

31. I am so very sorry that you are going thru this XanaDUer

I too have been living in a state of fear. I am disabled also and I'm getting by on a tiny monthly check and a housing voucher. Without my social security I will be living (actually dying) on the street. You and everyone else in our situation will be in my prayers.

[OldBaldy1701E]

16. Not far behind you.

There are rumors that the company that my hubby works for may cease operations in the US over the summer. That will end us for sure. We will never be able to afford to live anywhere. We will be homeless and that will destroy us both. I cannot live on the streets with my health and he has never even considered such a prospect before.

Guess it is time to start hoarding pain pills for the inevitable. That and get some sleeping pills.

[XanaDUer2]

17. I'm applying for a small pension in 3 mod

Itll be smaller bc its "early" . Still wouldn't be enough wo SS.

I can't believe this is happening

[debm55]

21. Me either. It seems like a nightmare. 43 years working. I am not able to understand what is going on in the country. I

very much want to cry.. I am now at home and hooked up to a ventilation machine. Between Rich and I need our health insurance. I am still praying for you and I will add others to the list.

[XanaDUer2]

22. Bless you, Deb

I know how you feel. I've spent $2700 on my teeth last month. Even with merdicare one bill was $275 for basically nothing.

Take care of your health. I can't believe all that's happened in 40 days. I don't understand. Keeping you and Rich in my prayers.

[CTyankee]

32. I finally paid off my dentist and all it was for was a cleaning. He's a great dentist but I simply can't afford to pay

all that money for a cleaning. It was very thorough and I was glad I had it done, but my dental insurance was too measly to cover it all. Better than nothing, I guess.

[sakabatou]

23. If I didn't have my guardians, I'd be screwed too

I may not be able to afford my meds, get to certain places, and many other things.

And yes, I'd be homeless.

[scipan]

24. Here's something that might help if worse comes to worst

Apply for Homeless Prevention / Homeless Rapid-Rehousing Assistance
Are you currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless?
This program is designed to prevent homelessness by providing temporary rental and/or utility assistance for eligible low income individuals and families who are currently homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.

https://www.miami.gov/Housing-Assistance-Recovery/Housing-Loss-Prevention/Apply-for-Homeless-Prevention-Homeless-Rapid-Rehousing-Assistance

IMO, better to prepare now rather than wait until a crisis happens.

But with 8.7 million people on SSDI, it would be a major major national crisis. I don't think it will happen.

[XanaDUer2]

25. Ty

Very kind. I'm worried they'll kick disabled like me off. I'm almost 60

[vapor2]

26. We all fear the same but I also think there will be millions protesting if they cut our Medical and SS

Yes they are creating mass fear but call every single republican senator (call after hours and leave a msg as you must reside in their district)