Kidney transplant

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I am 52 years old and have been disabled for 8 years due to renal failure. My question is, since I have had a kidney transplant, does my social security benefits end. If so when, because there is always a chance of rejection. If it does end, I do not want to be taken by surprise, will they let you know early enough, or will it be oneof those deals where they just cut you off, then inform you that you are no longer eligible?

Al (not verified)
Mon, 02/27/2017 - 15:16 Permalink

My 25 year old son has had 2 kidney transplants within the past 9 years and had been receiving both SSDI and SSI along with Medicaid and Medicare. He no longer met the requirements for SSDI from his recent redetermination process and lost Medicaid coverage. He is now on our Blue Cross policy but will end when he turns 26 this 09/2017. He's now been in full rejection and has been hospitalized the past week where the doctor's are trying to reverse the process. He was on dialysis for over 2 years while waiting for a donor match and had continued medical coverage. Can he once again qualify for additional or continued medical coverage and receive any other benefits because of his current rejection and because he will no longer have coverage from Blue Cross at 26 years old. Please advise. Thank you!

Bryan

In reply to by Al (not verified)

Tue, 02/28/2017 - 12:34 Permalink

Hi Al,
Your son may be eligible for benefits depending on his condition, however as I do not have the medical knowledge to assess his condition, I could not say for certain if he would still be eligible for benefits. However,
he may still be eligible for Medicare benefits. You may want to contact your local SSA office regarding this matter.

Lisa Durham (not verified)
Mon, 02/27/2017 - 18:07 Permalink

I was told by Kidney transplant team, and the social worker at the hospital that I would receive my disability 36 months after my transplant. I got that August 6, 2015. Now they are telling me they are stopping in March. I just got out of the hospital with the infection CMV, which you catch from a transplant, which I will have the rest of my life. I will also be getting one of my old kidneys removed because it is causing complications. I do work part time but do not make alot of money. I don't understand how they think I can pay for all these medications. I am really worried.

Dbark496 (not verified)
Wed, 03/01/2017 - 03:08 Permalink

I have had Two Kidney transplants, one in 2000 and the last in May 2014. After the first kidney returned to work for 10 years until it failed in 2010. On Dialysis until May 2014 and now my 3-years are ending in May 2017 and I have several complications from the anti-rejection drugs and others conditions. I have had both hips replaced, right knee and right shoulder twice, first one failed form anti-rejection drugs. Other conditions are hart problems and bypass surgery, back surgery and just found out I have Parkinson. I am 58 years old and a mess, have trouble just walking and in pain all the time. No one can tell me how to stay on SSI/Medicare?? I have called the SSI offices and they can't seam to help. Will I receive a review notice or just a cancellation notice from SSI this May?? (Help)

Bryan

In reply to by Dbark496 (not verified)

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 12:16 Permalink

Hi There,
While you may be reviewed, if the SSA determines you are unable to work, you may still retain eligibility for benefits.

Michael (not verified)
Wed, 03/01/2017 - 16:14 Permalink

If I receive ssdi for now because of renal failure and got translated last April will I.loose my disability

Carol Werzenski (not verified)
Fri, 03/03/2017 - 18:37 Permalink

My transplant was in 2008. I never knew that you could get SSD. I hadn't worked afterwards for at least 6 months. Is there such thing as backpay?

Deanna

In reply to by Carol Werzenski (not verified)

Mon, 03/06/2017 - 16:46 Permalink

Hi Carol,
I'm sorry, but I do not believe you could get back pay if you are not currently disabled. You would also needed to have not worked for at least 12 months to qualify.

Anonymous (not verified)
Fri, 03/17/2017 - 21:27 Permalink

Can a child receive disability after a transplant? And if they are expecting to have another within 8-10yrs will their disability continue during the whole time?

Bryan

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 09:41 Permalink

Hi,

I can try to help you with that. It’s possible, but many children are disqualified due to technical, not medical reasons. Before applying on behalf of a child, you will need to know if you earn too much income to qualify, as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is needs based and only those with limited income and resources will qualify.

As your child isn’t making any income, the SSA will evaluate you and/or your spouses’ monthly income to determine if your child will qualify. If you are married, or if you have other children, your yearly income limit will be higher. For example, a single parent with one child can only earn about $36,000, but a family of 5 can earn around $50,000.

If you do think your income qualifies, you should call the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to discuss your options and schedule an appointment to apply. You’ll unfortunately need to apply in person, but there are over 1300 SSA offices across the country to help you do so.

Sonya (not verified)
Wed, 03/22/2017 - 20:47 Permalink

I had a kidney transplant in 20 16 of last year. And now I'm on the list for a pancreas transplant. Do I still get benefits with a pancreas transplant

Nancy (not verified)
Mon, 03/27/2017 - 11:44 Permalink

My brother had a kidney transplant in June 2014, was never told that he qualified for SSI so he paid for all meds and has lost all of his savings because of paying for all meds. My brother and I have supported him for over 2 years and is now receiving food stamps and is on medicaid, has applied for disability as he cannot work due to his vision and his transplant. He has not been approved yet, if he has to sell his home due to no payments to bank, and if he comes out with maybe $5,000 in profit after paying me and my brother back, will that make a difference in getting SSI or any type of social security disability or will that also affect his medicaid or food stamps. Please answer back asap

Eric

In reply to by Nancy (not verified)

Mon, 03/27/2017 - 12:26 Permalink

Hi Nancy,

I am very sorry to hear about your brother's situation. A kidney transplant is an automatic medical approval for SSDI disability benefits. The money he gets from selling his house may affect getting SSI.

Best Wishes,
Eric

Terri (not verified)
Tue, 03/28/2017 - 12:55 Permalink

I was getting disability for heart transplant failure (cardiac allograft vasculopathy)after 24 years. I received a heart transplant in August 2016 and I went to the local SS office to let them know since I know that I will automatically get benefits for 12 months. They said I do not need to notify anyone, but I would like to be sure since I will be returning to work part time next month.

Eric

In reply to by Terri (not verified)

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 09:16 Permalink

Hi Terri,

As a precautionary measure, you might want to call the SSA directly and speak to a representative just to be sure. 1-800-772-1213

Best Wishes,
Eric

Shellie (not verified)
Fri, 03/31/2017 - 08:57 Permalink

I had a kidney transplant five years ago I am currently still receiving my SSI but I have a review today will I lose all my benefits

Eric

In reply to by Shellie (not verified)

Fri, 03/31/2017 - 09:10 Permalink

Hi Shellie,

I can't say for sure, but if you are still unable to return to work, the SSA may extend your benefits.

Best Wishes,
Eric

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