Deanna is 52 years old and was a nurse’s aide. She has not been working the past few years while dealing with her Rheumatoid Arthritis and Bi-Polar Mental Health Condition. During this time, she received SSI and SSDI income, and Medi-Cal health coverage.
When she was ready to return to work, Deanna wanted to know how her new earnings would affect her current benefits and if it would better for her to not work so that she could keep her Medi-Cal coverage. After speaking to a benefits planner at a local Independent Living Center, Deanna learned about the Social Security Work Rules and how they will support her going back to work. She also was reassured when she learned her pre-existing condition would not exclude her from accepting health coverage offered through her new job.
You may find some similarities between Deanna’s experiences and your own. If you have questions about anything you read in Deanna’s story, contact your local benefits planner.
| Meet Deanna | |
| Name: | Deanna |
| Age: | 52 |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Employment: | Nurse's Aide (previous employment) |
| Income: | $10,680 Social Security annually |
| Health Coverage: | Medi-Cal and Medicare |
| Assets: | None |
| Disabling Conditions: | Bi-Polar Mental Health Condition and Rheumatoid Arthritis |
