Financial Assistance & Benefits for Life with Lupus

Disability and Government Assistance Disability bonuses, also known simply as disability, is money that the government distributes to people with qualifying health conditions. If you are unable to work due to lupus, you still are able to have a roof over your head, food on your table, and contribute to the household needs. However, it can be a challenge to be approved to receive benefits. In order to see if you are eligible, the Social Services Administration – the government department that handles the funds – requires information on your current level of functioning. They solicit info on your employment status ,the severity of your condition, the nature of your condition, and whether you can continue working in any capacity. They also have a list of “approvable” disabilities. Lupus is included on that list, as well as some common comorbidities such as kidney damage and arthritic pain. Here is the specific quote from Disability-benefits-help.org: “To meet the lupus listing you must have at least two body systems or organs and are affected by the disease and you must additionally experience other signs and symptoms on a consistent basis, like fatigue, fever, or weight loss.” You will need to “prove” this. Your doctor can help you here by sharing their notes and verifying your symptoms. A disability lawyer can help figure out what evidence you need, help direct it through the process, and help you with the appeal. The pathway to receive these benefits can be long. It can sometimes take 3-5 appeals to go through. Plus, filling out detailed questionnaires can be a pain. But the end result, the disability benefits, can help reduce your financial burden. You can try out a free evaluation here.

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