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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 336270" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>Up until the late seventies, military folks did not pay into FICA, hence were ineligible for SSDI unless they worked enough quarters as civilians.</p><p></p><p>That said, it is certainly possible to collect SSDI while collecting a VA disability pension. husband did so for several years. His illness was caused by military service (toxin exposure in Desert Storm) and he worked enough time as a civilian before getting too sick, that he had his quarters in for SSDI as well.</p><p></p><p>The application process is the same as for anyone applying for SSDI. I see no reason why your husband couldn't collect SSI based on inability to work. SSI would also qualify him for medicaid.</p><p></p><p>Medicaid and Medicare can be combined with ChampVA or TriCare, etc., for full coverage.</p><p></p><p>For example: I draw a widow's pension from the VA and have ChampVA medication ins. I also draw SSDI and have Medicare. The whole thing works just like any shared coverage works. Medicare is my part A and part B carrier. ChampVA is my supplemental and also my part D (drugs) provider.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 336270, member: 1963"] Up until the late seventies, military folks did not pay into FICA, hence were ineligible for SSDI unless they worked enough quarters as civilians. That said, it is certainly possible to collect SSDI while collecting a VA disability pension. husband did so for several years. His illness was caused by military service (toxin exposure in Desert Storm) and he worked enough time as a civilian before getting too sick, that he had his quarters in for SSDI as well. The application process is the same as for anyone applying for SSDI. I see no reason why your husband couldn't collect SSI based on inability to work. SSI would also qualify him for medicaid. Medicaid and Medicare can be combined with ChampVA or TriCare, etc., for full coverage. For example: I draw a widow's pension from the VA and have ChampVA medication ins. I also draw SSDI and have Medicare. The whole thing works just like any shared coverage works. Medicare is my part A and part B carrier. ChampVA is my supplemental and also my part D (drugs) provider. [/QUOTE]
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