Re: Can't Leave the US? Some Advice for Those with Disabilities on the Days Ahead (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2025 07:32:56 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 > very detailed. you should keep this somewhere

Is this for Marnie specifically?  Or, just a general program?

 >  > From: Canada Resists from Canada Resists <http://www.substack.com/~canresist>
 >  > Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2025 00:46:40 +0000
 >  > 
 >  > View this post on the web at 
 >  > https://canresist.substack.com/p/cant-leave-the-us-some-advice-for-e01
 >  > 
 >  > Core Identity & Legal documents 
 >  > Social security card
 >  > Birth certificate
 >  > Photo ID 
 >  > Medicare/medicaid cards
 >  > Immigration/citizneship documents
 >  > Guardianship/conservatorship documents
 >  > Power of attorney, advanced directive, living will
 >  > Disability Documentation
 >  > Formal diagnosis from licensed medical provider (with ICD codes if possible)
 >  > Doctor’s narrative reports detailing impairments and how they limit 
 >  > function
 >  > Psychological evaluations (if mental health disability)
 >  > Functional capacity evaluations
 >  > Hospital records and discharge summaries
 >  > Treatment history (dates, provides, outcomes0
 >  > Medication list with doses and side effects
 >  > Letters from specialists
 >  > Letters from therapists and/or social workers
 >  > Social Security & SSI/SSDI
 >  > Copy of initial Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental 
 >  > Security Income (SSI) application
 >  > Award letters
 >  > Denial letters and appeal documents, if any
 >  > Payment records
 >  > Work history used by SSA in determination
 >  > SSA-827 form (authorization to release information)
 >  > Name and contact info of SSA caseworker
 >  > Income & Financial Records
 >  > Recent bank statements (last 3-6 most)
 >  > Pay stubs 9 (if working part-time or under a program like Ticket to Work)
 >  > Statement from pensions, annuities, or other income sources
 >  > Proof of SNAP, Section 8 housing, or utility assistance
 >  > Tax returns (especially if earning income while on SSDI)
 >  > Housing and Living Arrangements 
 >  > Lease/rental agreement or mortgage paperwork
 >  > Utility bills
 >  > Proof of subsidized housing or public housing participation
 >  > Health Insurance & Care
 >  > Medicare/medicaid enrollment letters
 >  > Private insurance cards & policies if any
 >  > Explanation of benefits from insurers
 >  > List of providers and contact information
 >  > Prior authorization for treatments
 >  > Billing dispute records
 >  > Employment & Vocational Records
 >  > Vocational rehabilitation plans
 >  > Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) documentation
 >  > Ticket to Work documentation
 >  > Letters form former employers about acccomodations
 >  > Past job descriptions and dates of employement
 >  > Statements showing work attempt and reasons for leaving
 >  > Tracking and Logs 
 >  > Symptom diaries or daily function logs
 >  > Appointment calendar or medical visit summaries
 >  > Communication logs with SSA or insurance providers
 >  > Copies of forms submitted to SSA or other benefit programs.