Susan is a 43-year-old self-employed architect. Being self-employed, Susan did not have medical coverage. When she was injured in a serious car accident and couldn’t work for two years, Susan had to spend most of her savings to pay for her medical expenses.
When she was ready to begin work and build her business again, Susan talked with a benefits planner at the local independent living center. With the help of the benefits planner, Susan enrolled in SSDI and learned about the different Medi-Cal plans that would be best for her situation.
You may find some similarities between Susan’s experiences and your own. If you have questions about anything you read in Susan’s story, contact your local benefits planner.
| Meet Susan | |
| Age: | 43 |
| Employment: | Self-Employed Architect |
| Income: | $50,000 annually |
| Assets: | $30,000 in an IRA |
| Disabling Condition: | Brain trauma |
