95% of welfare applicants are denied benefits in the US..It becomes easier to receive government assistance if you live in a Democrat controlled state or city where the modern principle of social welfare is defended and the per capital spending on programs is higher. The main programs you should apply for are SSI, EBT (food stamps), Medicaid, and local cash EBT
Local cash assistance is volatile and changes with economic conditions. You should only rely on this while your waiting to be approved for SSI/SSDI benefits. .
You will also need to have the money to hire an experienced lawyer if your case gets denied, which it probably will, and go to court and fight to receive benefits, and an official diagnosis from a medical professional stating that you have an illness that prevents you from participating in the workforce..
The earlier you begin this process the better. Exaggerate your problems and make them think you’re crazy and missing screws in the head. If you feign a suicide attempt and involuntarily hospitalize yourself in a mental ward, this will make it much easier to convey the severity of your problems and gain the sympathy of a judge in court to win your appeal. And remember that bipolar/schizophrenia/personality disorders along with a physical health condition i.e arthritis, epilepsy, , degenerative disc disease that shows you have a qualitative deficiency in verbal communication, nonverbal communication, social interaction and significantly restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities that impair your sociability, memory, ability to care for self and concentration. This carries much greater weight than having a simple depression and anxiety diagnosis.
Remember to apply for local benefits before federal. Cash EBT(general assistance) is available in some states. If your parents have work credits you can use, you may also apply for SSDI.
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In summary here are the things you need:
- Transportation to the welfare office
- Photo ID or Drivers License
- A bank account with zero fees
- SSN (Social Security number)
- mental illness diagnoses by a medical professional, preferably a bipolar/schizophrenic/schizoid diagnosis along with a physical medical condition of you have one
- A lawyer if your case gets denied, which it probably will
But you’re correct about the US having no social safety nets for the unemployable compared to European countries, especially if you live in a less wealthy conservative state. None of us can fall asleep knowing that if we suffer a turn of bad luck, the state would prevent us from falling into economic destitution. It’s the protestant work ethic being a core value in the society which honors labor and the hatred of underutilized human capital.
I don’t plan on applying for welfare because I know I would get crucified by family for not being “productive”, but who knows, maybe if I continue working at this warehouse job, I’m going to finally snap and lose my sanity and either kill myself ot get on aforementioned benefits. But it will be immensely challenging because I would have to vouch for myself and come up with a coherent story that justifies my reliance on handouts.
Many of you will still lose your appeal and will either be forced to work or starve to death on the streets. This is only a temporary solution.