Thank you for posting this. While parts were clearly funny, parts of it were way too close to home. Almost PTSD inducing. It took me 6 years and 2 ALJs to get approved for progressively worsening conditions I had been struggling with for nearly 30 years before my initial application, and well documented for 20. And, I think this okay with much of the population on both the left and the right. The right are afraid "their" money is going to someone "who needs to try harder," while the left has a vibe of "jealousy..." Meaning they are afraid someone will get a benefit that they probably won't.
No. The right are afraid some rich blue-blooded raisin won’t have quite as much money to spend on private school tuition, yachts and donations to the GOP and its affiliated groups. The left wants to help but can’t seem to get past its idiotic notion that they’ll win over a significant number of GOP devotees if they’ll just start pissing off their own base and “owning the libs” a bit like their counterparts across the isle so love to do. Both sides suck harder than a hoover. But, at least one isn’t motivated by sheer greed and spitefulness.
I was referring to average people, not politicians. On both sides, their vision of "the truly disabled" means quadriplegics or triple amputees. If they can't see your disabilities, then they don't exist to them. I have had doctors who really can't conceive the suffering people go through.
This is great. The way this program works needs to be put out there. The only thing I take any issue with is the false advertising of that disability representative; while most claimants would benefit with representation, the process is still cumbersome. A good rep will help speed it up, but it's still slow.
Have to say I've never actually heard "magnetic tape winder," but nut sorter is common with our VEs, and dowel inspector used to be. Only thing I think could be confusing is the program discussed listings as if they can end your claim, when actually they are just rarely applied, and you win your claim early. Regardless, it was very accurate and hopefully gets some attention to the DOT and agency funding.
@10:41 I had the same thought, but it's more a problem with the few reps that actually advertise that way. We stress to clients, and I think overwhelmlingly most other reps do as well, that no we cannot "cut through red tape" (outside of compassionate allowances, dire need, etc.) to move the system faster.
Love John Oliver, he does these kinds of stories cuz he cares. The humor is great too, if one is talking about rough topics like these, some comic relief is always appreciated by me. Comedians are a great place to get news too... laughing while being informed of various things is a great way to hear what's going on in the world, even when it's devastating, they have a way of lightening the mood a bit. This is certainly a good watch. He's completely honest and correct in this matter....sadly. Maybe someone will wake up and listen...but not holding my breath.
He didn't make it clear at all about the differences in T2 and T16 benefits. The disabled young man wasn't getting T2 disability benefits as stated in the clip he was in. Some of his points were very good I thought the medical allowance rates for T2 were more like low 30s percent. We're technical denials included in the percentages. I took disability claims for over 35 years. Many who appeared to my untrained eye appeared disabled and were denied. Less often did I think someone was clearly not disabled that was approved. There were a significant number of claims filed that had extremely low chance of approval, like a broken arm or leg. Even when the 12 month duration was explained most still wanted to file. You can't tell people they can't file but those claims slow the process down for everyone with more severe disabilities. I processed Internet disability claims and some of those were obviously going to be denials. Occasionally I'd call someone for more information before sending the claim to DDS and they'd be back working already.
We should just strip away all the rules and simply award benefits to anyone who files. It will eliminate many of the problems.
The treating source commentary from Oliver was interesting, especially since he spent a recent episode (perhaps the last one) railing against doctors who falsified certifications for hospice care.
I support the mime to be the new commissioner of Social Security after O'Malley leaves. They'd be a hoot at the Congressional hearings as there are a lot of our elected representatives who would lack the intelligence to discern that they are being mocked.
Thank you for posting this. While parts were clearly funny, parts of it were way too close to home. Almost PTSD inducing. It took me 6 years and 2 ALJs to get approved for progressively worsening conditions I had been struggling with for nearly 30 years before my initial application, and well documented for 20. And, I think this okay with much of the population on both the left and the right. The right are afraid "their" money is going to someone "who needs to try harder," while the left has a vibe of "jealousy..." Meaning they are afraid someone will get a benefit that they probably won't.
ReplyDeleteNo. The right are afraid some rich blue-blooded raisin won’t have quite as much money to spend on private school tuition, yachts and donations to the GOP and its affiliated groups. The left wants to help but can’t seem to get past its idiotic notion that they’ll win over a significant number of GOP devotees if they’ll just start pissing off their own base and “owning the libs” a bit like their counterparts across the isle so love to do. Both sides suck harder than a hoover. But, at least one isn’t motivated by sheer greed and spitefulness.
DeleteI was referring to average people, not politicians. On both sides, their vision of "the truly disabled" means quadriplegics or triple amputees. If they can't see your disabilities, then they don't exist to them. I have had doctors who really can't conceive the suffering people go through.
DeleteThis is great. The way this program works needs to be put out there. The only thing I take any issue with is the false advertising of that disability representative; while most claimants would benefit with representation, the process is still cumbersome. A good rep will help speed it up, but it's still slow.
ReplyDeleteHave to say I've never actually heard "magnetic tape winder," but nut sorter is common with our VEs, and dowel inspector used to be. Only thing I think could be confusing is the program discussed listings as if they can end your claim, when actually they are just rarely applied, and you win your claim early. Regardless, it was very accurate and hopefully gets some attention to the DOT and agency funding.
ReplyDelete@10:41 I had the same thought, but it's more a problem with the few reps that actually advertise that way. We stress to clients, and I think overwhelmlingly most other reps do as well, that no we cannot "cut through red tape" (outside of compassionate allowances, dire need, etc.) to move the system faster.
Love John Oliver, he does these kinds of stories cuz he cares. The humor is great too, if one is talking about rough topics like these, some comic relief is always appreciated by me. Comedians are a great place to get news too... laughing while being informed of various things is a great way to hear what's going on in the world, even when it's devastating, they have a way of lightening the mood a bit. This is certainly a good watch. He's completely honest and correct in this matter....sadly. Maybe someone will wake up and listen...but not holding my breath.
ReplyDeleteHe didn't make it clear at all about the differences in T2 and T16 benefits. The disabled young man wasn't getting T2 disability benefits as stated in the clip he was in.
ReplyDeleteSome of his points were very good
I thought the medical allowance rates for T2 were more like low 30s percent. We're technical denials included in the percentages.
I took disability claims for over 35 years. Many who appeared to my untrained eye appeared disabled and were denied. Less often did I think someone was clearly not disabled that was approved. There were a significant number of claims filed that had extremely low chance of approval, like a broken arm or leg. Even when the 12 month duration was explained most still wanted to file. You can't tell people they can't file but those claims slow the process down for everyone with more severe disabilities. I processed Internet disability claims and some of those were obviously going to be denials. Occasionally I'd call someone for more information before sending the claim to DDS and they'd be back working already.
We should just strip away all the rules and simply award benefits to anyone who files. It will eliminate many of the problems.
ReplyDeleteThe treating source commentary from Oliver was interesting, especially since he spent a recent episode (perhaps the last one) railing against doctors who falsified certifications for hospice care.
I support the mime to be the new commissioner of Social Security after O'Malley leaves. They'd be a hoot at the Congressional hearings as there are a lot of our elected representatives who would lack the intelligence to discern that they are being mocked.
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