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Expert: Kyla Kelim - 9/4/2008


Question
What happens to my work insurance when I am considered permanantly disabled. Do I qualify for medic aid, medical, or some other type of insurance? please help me find solutions Thank you.

Answer
Henry, it depends.  From the time you are disabled according to social security, then Medicare will pick up in 24 months.  In the meantime, if you have long term disability insurance through your work, work may continue to pay for your insurance.  Also, there are some state rules that may need to be considered.  If you have no income, you might qualify for SSI and Medicaid, but this again is state specific.

You should contact someone in your state to get more specific answers.

I hope this helps,

Kyla Kelim

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Kyla Kelim

Expertise

All social security/disability cases

Experience

I have practiced law in Alabama and Florida for fifteen years. Our firm serves primarily the elderly and disabled, and we have more than 60 years of collective experience with handling social security disability cases.

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Alabama State Bar Florida State Bar

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Experience in the area
I have practiced law in Florida and Alabama for 15 years. My firm has over 60 years collective experience in disability and elder law issues including hearing and appeals for social security/disability cases


Education/Credentials
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993 University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990

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