Social Security Announces New Resources for Sickle Cell Warriors
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: December 27, 2024
Are you a sickle cell warrior or do you know someone with sickle cell disease? At Social Security, we’re committed to supporting sickle cell warriors and the people who care for them.
An adult or child with sickle cell disease may be eligible for benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI benefits are based on earnings and are not subject to income and resource limits. SSI is a needs-based program that provides payments to people who are age 65 or older, blind, or have a disability and have limited income and resources.
We provide sickle cell disease resources that may help you or a loved one navigate the application process.
These resources help ensure timely, equitable, and accurate disability evaluations for people with sickle cell disease.
Our publications provide information, examples, and tips to help you understand the disability application and evaluation process. You can learn more by reading:
- Sickle Cell Disease and the Social Security Disability Evaluation Process for Adults
- Sickle Cell Disease and the Social Security Disability Evaluation Process for Children
Our guide for health professionals explains the types of medical evidence we need to make medical decisions for people with sickle cell disease.
For more information about our disability programs and related topics, visit our blog and watch our videos. Please share this article with other members of the sickle cell warrior community and on social media.
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junior c.
It’s encouraging to see the SSA recognizing the unique needs of Sickle Cell Warriors and implementing specific resources to support this community. Initiatives like these are crucial for raising awareness and providing practical assistance. I hope more programs are developed to address the medical and social challenges faced by these individuals. Has anyone had a chance to use these new resources? I’d love to hear how they’re impacting the community
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Joan
It’s so nice to see new resources being made available for people living with sickle cell disease. When I was a nursing student, I’ve learned about the challenges the individuals with chronic illnesses face, and support systems like this can make a real difference. It’s also a reminder of how important it is to raise awareness about these conditions to give everyone access to the help they need. It was always hard for me to balance school and advocacy work, so one of the patients recommended to see https://customwriting.com/ page. It allowed more time to focus on more meaningful efforts like support of awareness campaigns. This initiative is definitely a move in the right direction.
Josey K.
It’s so nice to see new resources being made available for people living with sickle cell disease. When I was a nursing student, I’ve learned about the challenges the individuals with chronic illnesses face, and support systems like this can make a real difference. It’s also a reminder of how important it is to raise awareness about these conditions to give everyone access to the help they need. It was always hard for me to balance school and advocacy work, so one of the patients recommended to see https://customwriting.com/assignments.html page. It allowed more time to focus on more meaningful efforts like support of awareness campaigns. This initiative is definitely a move in the right direction.
JOYCE E.
What about thallasemia and fibromyalgia. I have both of these diseases!
Sherry L.
Good Question! Or cancer, gastrointestinal disease that can keep people from working! The lust can go on and on.
R. M.
These folks that suffer terrible pain due to Sickle Cell need the govt. regulators to stay out of their dr.s office. The DEA has intimidated so many dr.s that they are hesitant to write prescriptions for Opioid pain medications.
I know of a young lady that died last year because her dr. discontinued her pain medications. She was totally disrespected at the ER. And police were called on her.
Disgusting. She passed away 2 days later. I, and most other chronic pain patients, blame her death on the DEA. As well as healthcare providers that refuse to help alleviate some of her pain. And this disease is tops on the severity of pain ailments..
I am Very glad that the DD Admin. is helping where they can
But finances do nothing when a person can’t enjoy one minute of life without debilitating pain. All due to how our healthcare system and govt. have gone CRAZY over a misguided Opioid Crisis. A crisis that is caused by Heroin and Illicit Fentanyl. NOT prescription be pain medications. Never was the cause.