Ssi Benefits And Bipolar

Summary

The Social Security Administration (SSA) decides on SSI benefits based on medical evidence and your ability to work. If you claim you cant work due to depression and bipolar disorder, your doctor must provide supporting documentation. Therapy and outpatient programs can aid your claim if well-documented. If SSI is terminated, you can reapply if your condition persists. Keep thorough medical records and follow recommended treatments to support your case.

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if you tell your doctors you are depressed and cant work with bipolar will they keep you on SSI?
Whether you can continue receiving SSI benefits depends on your medical condition and how it affects your ability to work. You will need to provide medical evidence from your doctor that supports your claim of being unable to work due to your depression and bipolar disorder. Regular medical reviews may also be required.
Is there any specific aspect of your situation you need more information on?
who ultimately decides if i can keep SSI?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) ultimately decides if you can keep SSI benefits. They review medical evidence and other relevant information to make their determination.
Is there a specific concern you have about your SSI benefits?
what if i tell the doctors i cant work?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) makes the final decision on your SSI benefits. If you inform your doctors that you can't work, they will need to provide medical documentation to the SSA supporting your claim. The SSA will then review this evidence to determine if your condition still qualifies you for SSI.
Do you have ongoing medical treatment or regular doctor visits for your condition?
i dont take medicine because of the side effects, my doctor just told me to go to therapy
The SSA considers both medical evidence and treatment history. Therapy recommendations can support your claim if well-documented.
Have you been attending therapy as recommended by your doctor? This documentation could be critical for your SSI review.
will they keep me off of SSI forever if i lose it and i still cant work?
The SSA may terminate your SSI if they determine you no longer meet the eligibility criteria. However, if your condition worsens or remains unchanged and you cannot work, you can reapply for SSI benefits. It’s essential to keep thorough medical records and follow through with recommended treatments.
Would you like more information on how to reapply for SSI or other benefits?
i have an outpatient program do they help with SSI?
Outpatient programs often provide support for SSI applications by documenting your treatment and progress, which the SSA will review.
Do you need help understanding how to use your outpatient program's documentation to support your SSI claim?