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If I have HIV and not full blown AIDS can i still qualify for disability?
If I cant hold a job because of hiv related symptoms : diarrhea, fatigue, night sweats that keep me up all night, head aches, depression, dizzy spells, yet don’t have full blown AIDS is there a way that I might still qualify for some form of disability or other assistance?
I am already on the 2 year waiting list for Medicare for my disability not hiv. My question is there a way to expedite the process and not wait for 2 years. What r some exceptions and how to do. . . .
Here is a great link to all US agencies that can help give you info on HIV/AIDS assistance:
http://www.thebody.com/index/hotlines.html
Nationally you might start with these 2 sites to check for any way to expedite your claim:
The Americans With Disabilities Act Information and Assistance Hotline:
1-800-514-0301
TTY: 1-800-514-0383
International: 1-202-541-0301
Hours: Monday through Thursday 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Eastern Time)
The Gay and Lesbian National Hotline:
1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
Hours: Monday through Friday 4:00 pm to 12:00 am; Saturday 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
E-mail: glnh@glnh.org
A non-profit organization which provides nationwide toll-free peer-counseling, information, and referrals
For assistance concerning your state information, try calling the 800 number listed under state agencies (please refer to the http://www.thebody.com). In addition, all HIV/AIDS organizations are listed by state on the main link mentioned above. Just click on your state & the corresponding local phone numbers will pop up. The help lines are a great resource to find the fastest available route for disability. Good luck!