Thanks Lisa,
We were set to do something along the lines you mentioned, even though
it would probably mean that we missed the deadline. But "The Force"
was with us. Cathy called the same number she's been leaving messages
on, and the woman picked up on the first ring. She claimed their
phones had been out. Hmm...for 3 days last week? But this was not
the time nor place to fight that fight. We have what we need for the
State of Washington. We are now at the mercy of DSHS. But we have
been assured that everything is in order, and Cathy's mother should be
found eligible and the Stars are in the Heavens and the Moon is made
of Green Cheese.
Carl Jarvis
On 7/23/18, Lisa Belville <missktlab1217@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Carl,
I realize this is a time-sensitive issue, but you might want to find a
lawyer specializing in Social Security law. I had to try two of them
before I found one that would take my case back in the early 2000's.
The SSA wanted me to repay money I'd gotten from a college loan and then
a paid internship. It was close to eight thousand dollars. They kept
paying even though I'd told them about the internship. I didn't tell
them about the loan, because I didn't realize it would count against
me. Totally my stupid mistake.
The lawyer was able to prove that I did tell them I was getting money
even though they kept paying for at least a year.
I realize this isn't the same issue, but a lawyer would be able to quote
the exact rules and regs and provide the needed forms.
it is unfortunate that your mother-in-law will have to exhaust all
existing income before she can qualify for help. I've experienced this,
too with unemployment and a small 401K payout. The system is rigged
against anyone who tries to better themselves. And they wonder why
there is so much fraud. If I had known about how little income SSI
recipients could have I would have found someone to lie and set up a
savings account under their name.
Lisa
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217@xxxxxxxxxxxx
On 7/23/2018 9:54 AM, Carl Jarvis wrote:
Thanks for all and any suggestions. It's approaching 8:00 A.M. out
here on the Great Olympic Peninsula. We are armed with several new
contact numbers, and are just waiting for our Civil Servants to sip
their last slurp of coffee and turn on their computers and settle down
to do the People's will.
Back in "Early Ancient History" around 1975-93, when I was one of
those Eager Public Servants, I usually arrived around 7:30 A.M. and
had my hand poised above the phone at the stroke of 8:00. But many of
my co-workers believed that the stroke of 8 meant that it was now time
to stop chatting in the staff break room, and begin strolling down the
halls to their desks. With this in mind, Cathy will wait until 8:11
to make the first attempt at connecting with a live person.
Our goal is to finalize the transfer of Cathy's mother from her now
empty annuity to SSI and Medicaid by 3:00 P.M., the time they plan to
move her mother to the long term care facility.
We'll hopefully be posting a success story later this evening.
Carl Jarvis
Carl Jarvis
On 7/23/18, Penny Reeder <penny.reeder@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Carl, Maybe the constituent outreach person in your Congressman's
office would be a helpful resource.
Good luck!!
Penny
On 7/23/18, Carl Jarvis <carjar82@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yes. Cathy is much better at finding information on the internet than
I am. But she has about exhausted all logical links...and some that
were not so logical. She has contacted her mother's case worker, who
left us the name of another employee who was supposed to call and
provide the information. Cathy has left her four or five messages
over the past several days, without a reply. Even the case worker is
a deadend connection, having no idea of the language that will satisfy
the State's need. This morning, shortly after 8:00 A.M. Cathy will
try the individual once again. Since the letter this employee sent
us, tells us that if the required inclusion of the State of Washington
as first beneficiary of any funds remaining in Dorothy's annuity is
not received by this Saturday, her request for SSI will be denied.
The request must be responded to upon the "official form", which we do
not hace. And just to drive home the ridiculousness of the
requirement, Doroty's annuity will be totally drawn out on August
First.
I'm sure we'll get past this bump in the road, but it sours my
attitude toward our state's social services.
Carl Jarvis
On 7/22/18, Miriam Vieni <miriamvieni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Did Cathy try to find the information on line?
Miriam
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Carl Jarvis
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2018 10:54 AM
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Cathy's mother had a major stroke
So much of Cathy's mother's future depends upon her qualifying for
SSI.
But
since she's been living on an Annuity for nearly 30 years, the State
of
Washington must have a form stating that the State has first claim to
any
money left in the Annuity, if any does exist upon Dorothy's death.
Cathy
has been leaving voice mail and email with two state employees who can
give
her the official language required on the official form. Call after
call
has failed to get their attention.
Now, from one of these officials, comes a letter telling Cathy that if
the
required information is not received by them no later than July 28,
Dorothy's request for SSI will be denied. Since this is Sunday, we
will
need to begin on Monday, looking for someone who can actually serve
the
Public, and assist us.
Carl Jarvis
On 7/21/18, Penny Reeder <penny.reeder@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Carl, What an ordeal, and how sad for Cathy's mother and all of you.
Good luck with all of the paperwork and all of the cleaning out, and
good luck to Cathy's mom. I hope she can improve and recover at least
some of her language skills.
Penny
On 7/21/18, Carl Jarvis <carjar82@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Monday, July 16, Cathy headed to pick up her mother and take her to
the funeral of a cousin. When she arrived at her mother's apartment
she could see at once that her mother was in trouble. Cathy called
911, and within 3 minutes they were coming down the hall. The
doctor
held out little hope. Dorothy's brain was still swelling, and he
said she probably would not last 3 days. So on next Monday, one
full
week later, we will move Dorothy to a Long Term Care facility in
Bremerton.
Cathy and I have served several clients who lived there, and it is a
very nice facility. Of course Dorothy is now out of money. So the
wild dash to make her eligible for SSI is on. Meanwhile, Dorothy is
able to speak some words, but we can't be certain just how aware she
is. She keeps asking, "What happened?" We explain over and over
that she's had a stroke.
Besides spending days at the hospital, we are beginning the process
of cleaning out her two bedroom(over stuffed with stuff)apartment.
Just the paperwork is driving Cathy into a frenzy. Ah, if only we
had been wise enough to have joined the 1%.
So we'll be rather quiet for a time, but don't get your hopes up. I
shall return!
Now...it's off to the hospital and then on to our son's wedding.
Oh yes...we still do have clients to serve.
Carl Jarvis
