💙 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR THE UVEAL MELANOMA COMMUNITY

Uveal melanoma has recently been added to the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowances list—an important development for patients who may need to apply for Social Security disability benefits.

But what does that actually mean? Who may qualify? And where do you start?

In this episode of The Eye Believe Podcast, Danet welcomes back Molly Vocino, a social worker at Thomas Jefferson, to break down this important update and help patients better understand Social Security disability benefits and the application process.

Molly walks us through:

💙 What it means to be included on the Compassionate Allowances list ⏱️ How the designation may help expedite the disability determination process 📋 The difference between SSDI and SSI 💼 How work history can affect SSDI eligibility 💰 What patients should know about income and working while applying for or receiving benefits 📝 How to begin a disability application 🤝 When a social worker or other professional may be able to help 📅 Waiting periods, possible back payments, and other important details 🏥 How disability benefits may connect with health insurance eligibility

If you are living with uveal melanoma—particularly metastatic disease—or helping care for someone who is, we encourage you to learn about this important change and what it could mean for you.

🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS & RESOURCES

Social Security Administration — Uveal Melanoma Compassionate Allowance Information: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0423022523

Apply for Social Security Disability: https://www.ssa.gov/disability

Social Security Compassionate Allowances: https://www.ssa.gov/compassionateallowances/

💙 Learn more about A Cure In Sight: https://acureinsight.org/

Questions? Contact us at Contact@ACureInSight.org

Please share this episode with the uveal melanoma community. Someone may not realize that this new designation could affect the disability application process available to them.

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This episode is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. Social Security eligibility and benefits depend on individual circumstances. For information about your specific eligibility or application, contact the Social Security Administration or an appropriate professional.

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