This all brings back sad memories for me, I sat with my wife and did the SSI disability interview for her. She was diagnosed at 43 with Early onset Alzheimers and was about as disabled as you can get. The man taking our info was very helpful. In the end I asked, "Do people try to cheat?" His answer, "You would not believe how many people try to get free money". Another very frustrating thing was her sister had the same disease but never worked (paid into system). If you never paid in, you don't qualify for benefits. She also was 100% disabled and couldn't collect a dime as her husband had a decent job. I would at least HAVE SOME WORDS with someone if I knew they were cheating! My wife passed away a year and a half ago at 50 and I could not have cared for her like she deserved if not for that disability check.
Jim
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