Benefits For Legally Blind Seniors

If you re having difficulty paying for eye care services or medical treatment you may qualify for one or more of these federal programs.

Benefits for legally blind seniors.

If you have problems with vision or any disabling conditions in which you require assistance with daily living help with dressing bathing walking eating meal preparation grooming and using the bathroom you may meet the medical qualifications. The national federation of the blind offers many programs services and resources for seniors. Social security disability income. Supplemental security income ssi.

Social security disability insurance ssdi. This booklet also is available in braille and other formats. States have their own programs benefiting legally blind residents. You can use this rule if you are blind but aren t getting disability benefits now.

To receive ssdi benefits the blindness has to have lasted or must be expected to last at least 12 months. The ssdi program pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if. Disability freeze there is a special rule that may help you get higher retirement or disability benefits someday. Disability benefits publication no.

Qualifying for medicaid medicare benefits for the blind medicaid is a state and federal program that provides medical benefits to people who meet certain income eligibility requirements. Please explore the links below to some of our programs and be sure to contact your state affiliate to ask about additional programs available in your local area. However you do not need to be legally blind to qualify for this benefit. For example missouri s blind pension program has been in existence since 1921.

Disability benefits read. This federal health insurance program is for people age 65 or older who are receiving social security retirement benefits. If you have further questions please don t hesitate to contact us at the national headquarters. Living with low vision.

Medicare basic coverage covers only medical expenses for seniors receiving care but additional benefits may be available through the program of all inclusive care for the elderly. Social security disability income offers monthly benefits if you meet the definition of legally blind. It provides monthly benefits for blind residents who don t qualify for ssi. Social security additional benefits through optional state supplements oss can provide qualified families with financial assistance for blind elder care.