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Considering how far former President George W. Bush has stayed from politics since he left office in 2009, it's worth taking note of his decision this week to speak out in favor of comprehensive immigration reform. The issue is certainly not new for Mr. Bush — he has long been an advocate on the issue and counts his failure to enact a bill in 2007 as one of the great disappointments of his presidency. But what is particularly notable is the way he framed his remarks at a naturalization ceremony held Wednesday at his presidential center in Dallas.
There has been much talk since November's election about the peril the Republican Party faces if it continues to lose the Hispanic and Asian votes by lopsided margins, as Mitt Romney did in 2012 and Sen. John McCain did four years before. Though there are likely many reasons why these fast-growing groups voted the way they did, many Republican leaders have latched onto immigration reform as a make-or-break issue for the party.
But that theoretically compelling, if uninspiring, rationale for Republicans to support reform was altogether absent from Mr. Bush's remarks. Instead, in a refreshing break from the general tone of American politics these days, he argued the point on merits and morality: "The system is broken. We're now in an important debate in reforming those laws, and that's good. ... I do hope there is a positive resolution to the debate, and I hope during the debate that we keep a benevolent spirit in mind, and we understand the contributions immigrants make to our country. ... At its core, immigration is a sign of a confident and successful nation."
On that point, the American people appear to agree. A Gallup poll released this week found that 63 percent of Americans think the level of immigration to the country should stay the same or increase, with just 35 percent saying it should be reduced, the most pro-immigrant result the company has found since it started asking that question in 1999. Seventy-two percent said they believe immigration is good for the country, also a high-water mark in Gallup polling.
But that change in opinions does not appear to extend to the House Republican caucus, which met Wednesday to discuss how it should respond to the comprehensive immigration reform bill that passed the Senate with a large, bi-partisan majority. That bill includes billions to augment border security but also sets up a path for those who are in the country illegally to eventually become citizens. But after Wednesday's meeting, House Speaker John Boehner said his caucus wants to address immigration piecemeal. Most likely border security and citizenship verification for employers would come first and legal status for undocumented immigrants later.
Realistically, that means never. Mr. Boehner reportedly reached out to House Democratic leaders today to see if they would be interested in tackling immigration reform as a series of discrete bills, but they would be foolish to take him up on the idea. Given the attitudes among Republican House members and Mr. Boehner's insistence that any bills that come to the floor have majority support in his caucus, that's a recipe for passing border security and nothing more. The only way a bi-partisan coalition holds together is by addressing all parts of the issue at the same time. But too many Republicans, particularly in the House, seem simply to want the 11 million people in this country illegally to disappear. A sizable contingent of hard-liners objects to any legal status for them at all, and others want something short of full citizenship.
That's why Mr. Bush's invocation of benevolence is so important. Those who crossed the border illegally or overstayed their visas broke the law, but they are still human beings. We diminish our own humanity by refusing to recognize them as such. We need to fix an immigration system that has failed to secure our borders or regulate the flow of new workers into our economy in a rational way, but Mr. Bush's remarks remind us that we also need to bring some compassion to the debate. That means rejecting any approach that enshrines a permanent underclass in our nation.
There is no indication that Republicans in Washington were paying much attention to what Mr. Bush said in Dallas. They didn't follow his lead on immigration when he was president, and there's little chance they will now. That's a shame. Failing to deal comprehensively is bad politics for the GOP, it is bad for our prospects for economic growth, and, as Mr. Bush reminded us, it is a stain on our national character.


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Plouffe trying to build on positive start to season
CLEVELAND -- Trevor Plouffe is off to a hot start offensively this season but said he's trying not to read too much into it.
Plouffe entered Friday's game against the Indians hitting .462 with a double, two walks and six RBIs in three games. He also had a big hit in Thursday's 10-9 win over the White Sox, as he drove home the tying run on a 3-2 fastball with two outs in the ninth inning.
"I feel good for now," Plouffe said. "But I'm going to take it day by day. You can't put too much stock into one day. But I think our team is hitting well, and we're doing better with runners in scoring position."
Plouffe also acknowledged he has to continue to get better defensively, as his throw home in the ninth inning of Minnesota's eventual 7-6 loss in 11 innings on Wednesday sailed wide, allowing the tying run to score.
"You have to make those plays," Plouffe said. "You're in the big leagues, so you have to make those plays."
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he's been pleased with the progress Plouffe has been making offensively, and wants to see more from him after he hit .254 with 14 homers and 52 RBIs in 129 games last season.
"He's been there and done it," Gardenhire said "Trev has played a lot of baseball now. He understands the game. You can't get too high or too low. So he's just plugging away. You're gonna have some good days and some bad days. So you just have to keep plugging away, and I think that's where he's at in his career."
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(Digital Images. Photographs and Postcard Privately Held by Cynthia Shenette; Over There! Poster in the public domain, available Wikipedia; Photographs, Postcard, and Text, Copyright (c) 2014 Cynthia Shenette) I've written a number of posts about my grandfather's service in World War I. While I've enjoyed delving into my research for my various posts, it's easy to overlook the big picture in relation to individual parts. For Bill West's Geneablogger's First World War Challenge I thought I'd put the pieces together and create a sort of timeline of events about my grandfather's time in the service to try to create a cohesive whole out of the many parts.
|Adolf Szerejko, Augusta, GA
My grandfather, Adolf Szerejko was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1895. He immigrated to the States in 1913 at age 18 to avoid conscription into the Russian army. I've written about it before, but my grandfather's brother Wincenty was conscripted into the Russian army at a young age and neither my grandfather nor their parents ever saw Wincenty again. To spare my grandfather and his brother Aleksander the same fate, their parents arranged for Adolf and Aleksander to immigrate to the United States. The brothers arrived in the United States through Ellis Island, and my grandfather eventually settled in Worcester, MA. While my grandfather was lucky enough to avoid conscription into the Russian army his immigration to the United States coincided with the start of the First World War.
|Adolf Szerejko, Augusta, GA
According to his World War I draft card Adolf registered for the draft on 2 June 1917. At that time he lived at 55 Lafayette St. in Worcester, MA. He was born in Warsaw Poland and worked as a machinist at Babcock Printing Press Co. in New London, CT. This fact has always confused me in that, as far as I've been aware my grandfather always lived in Worcester, other than living with a relative for a brief time in Webster, MA. His name appears as Adolph Sharaiko, in the Worcester City Directories for the years 1914 and 1915, but he disappears for time in the directories until after the war. His draft card lists him as single, Caucasian, of medium height and weight, with brown eyes and brown hair. Interestingly, his card looks as if he registered in Ward 5, Precinct 1 in Worcester, but the card is signed by the assistant city clerk of New London, CT.
According to a record from Ancestry's U. S. Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963 database, Adolf enlisted on 15 December 1917. The application indicates he served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Army Air Service, 2nd Company 3rd Regiment Air Service Mechanics.
The back of the first photo indicates that it was taken on 7 February 1918. The back of the second more casual picture indicates the photo was taken on 17 February 1918. Both photos were taken at Camp Hancock, Augusta, GA. I suspect that given that he enlisted in December of 1917 and was in Georgia by February of 1918 he was perhaps there for basic training before being sent overseas.
|Camp Green Charlotte NC
My grandfather also spent some time at Camp Green in Charlotte, NC. I have some wonderful candids from his time at Camp Green. You can see them in my previous post here. I don't know exactly when and how long he was at Camp Green, but my guess is probably sometime in the early spring of 1918.
|Adolf Szerejko, Leaning Out Window
The photo above is one of my favorites. The chalk writing on the train says, " Going to GET the Kaiser" "Scranton, PA US Aviation Section Regulars Going to Berlin via France." The back of the photo says, "Taken at Rocky Mountain South Carolina Adolf"
My grandfather sent this post card to my grandmother after he arrived in France in September 1918. According to the post card he left for France on 7 July 1918. You can read my post on the post card here.
The text of the postcard reads:
September 1st 1918
My dear Antosia,
Tonight I received letter from you which I'm very thankful for. I was very pleased when I got it because I didn't have any news from you for over a month. You wrote that letter on July 7th and same night I was on the way. You may be impatient that you are not getting letters from me too often but you have to get use to it. Write to me as often as you can because letter is the thing [illegible]
I'm sending my regards to everyone.
Yours Adolf
My grandfather was an airplane mechanic for the duration of the war. I have a large collection of World War I air plane photo post cards that were part of his collection. You can see a sample of those post cards in a previous post here.
|Adolf Szerejko, Far Right
I also have this photo in my collection. The back of the photo indicates that it was taken in Orly Seine, Paris. The soldiers are wearing what appear to be flu masks, so the photo was probably taken sometime in the fall of 1918 or the winter of 1919. You can see my post about the photo here.
The image above is a scan of one of my favorite items in my collection. It is a pass that says my grandfather had permission to be absent on 26 December 1918 between the hours of 9AM and 10 PM for the purpose of visiting Paris. You can read my post about it here.
|Antonina (Bulak) Szerejko and Adolf Szerejko
I don't know exactly when the photo above was taken. Knowing my grandmother she would never wear white shoes before Memorial Day or after Labor Day, so the photo was probably taken in the summer of 1918 or 1919. My grandfather left for France in the summer of 1918 and returned in the summer of 1919. My grandparents were probably not yet engaged when the photograph was taken, because my grandmother is not wearing an engagement ring in the photo.
According to the U. S. Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963 database on Ancestry my grandfather was discharged from the service on 11 July 1919...
|Adolf Szerejko and Antonina (Bulak) Szerejko
Other Posts You Might Like:
Photo Story: Helping the Red Cross During World War I
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: WWI Red Cross Volunteers
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The group sent John and Diane Foley an email on August 12, stating that their son would be "executed"
The parents of slain journalist James Foley said they had hoped to negotiate with ISIS terrorists before their son was executed and his killing broadcast in a YouTube video.
"I didn't realize how brutal they were and I actually hoped we would engage in negotiations with them if they were willing to send us any sort of communication because we had none prior," John Foley said on NBC's "Today" show Friday.
The group sent John and Diane Foley an email on Aug. 12, stating that their son would be "executed." It was the first communication the Foleys received from the captors since December 2013. On Aug. 19, ISIS posted a video claiming responsibility for Foley's beheading.
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A French journalist who was released in April and shared a cell with Foley reportedly said he was singled out for abuse because he was American. Yet Foley was said to be a source of comfort and strength for other captives.
"Jim's courage and particularly his compassion and love in that box, which they called it, was an answer to prayer," said Diane Foley. "We had so many people praying for Jimmy. We had begged for prayer but we didn't need to. Everyone was so good in praying and Jim's strength and love was the answer to prayer."
U.S. special operations units were sent into Syria this summer to rescue Foley and other hostages, but the mission was unsuccessful because the hostages were not where they were expected to be, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday.
President Barack Obama denounced Foley's execution and pledged to continue to "do what is necessary" to protect Americans and support the Iraqi forces fighting back ISIS.
The Foleys said Friday they were deeply moved that Pope Francis called them after three of his relatives were killed in a car accident in Argentina.
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"We pray that they are set free and Jim will live on we are going to establish a fund in his memory so that his compassion can live on," Diane Foley said.


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N.M.'s Congressmen on Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Jeff Drew
For 17 years, openly gay, lesbian or bisexual men and women have been barred from serving in the military. On Thursday, May 27, the House of Representatives passed a defense bill that included a repeal of that policy. The Senate Armed Services Committee followed suit the same day.
The Alibi contacted New Mexico's five congressmen to get their views on the issue.


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Today's chart is the rate of change of the gold-silver ratio plotted against the ratio itself over the last 21 years (beginning of 1994 to the end of 2014).
The major features are three regions of stability--one in the low 50s, one in the low 60s, and one in the mid 70s.
For stackers of both gold and silver, the lesson here is to buy silver when the ratio is in the 70s and trade it for gold when it is in the 50s (or on rare opportunities when it is lower, as in 2011). I traded about 200 oz of silver for gold at about a ratio of 45 back then, and in hindsight wish I had traded a lot more.
Concentrate more on gold when the ratio is in the 50s. Sometimes this is difficult because of all the voices clamouring for silver to "go to the moon", but that never quite seems to happen, unless the moon is $50.


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Release Date: 2013 |
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffBecause of the leak, the band made the album available for sale early.
pos'd for calculon. I said this on ap.net but this is one of those bands I should like a lot more than I do. shame.
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pos'd hard bro
i heard about this coming out and was excited then and still am
gotta hear this hard, maybe will get tonight but nice write up
Unfortunately, I don't dig these guys much. They're obviously great musicians, but their stuff has always felt too sterile to me.
Not a bad review, either. Would you like me to leave a bit of constructive criticism?
idk what it is, the production, the vocals, it all just bugs me...
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Offsure omaha hit me. I wrote this in three separate bouts so there's sure to be some inconsistencies.
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Offlol chipmunk you make me sad yet again but your still cool like always..
I haven't heard this one yet so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Offits pretty much more of the same.
Album Rating: 4.5i think everything comes together a bit more on this album, whereas on the other releases there'd be songs i loved the style of, and songs that did nothing for me
now it's more of a "that verse was great but maybe thschorus isn't'
that being said romancing a stranger=pure win
Your writing here reminds me of the way I used to write awhile back. I used to have very specific things to say, but I would dress them up with unnecessary words and descriptions-- much of your first two paragraphs fall into this category. You have very solid and important ideas in your review, but they seem to be buried under flowery language and the like. I'll point out some examples here, and how they could be improved a bit.
There's certainly something to be said about a group of men able to connect so keenly not just to themselves and their own distinct sense of beauty, but also to each other in order to weave a lush tapestry of sound the likes of what they've accomplished here.
The music has a distinct depth to it akin to the group's debut yet manages to retain a palpable jovial mood.
the collective seamlessly incorporate new pianist Danny Pizarro Jr into their world and once again add some subtle nuances to their sound heard on This Is What Happens to create a lavishly emotional record perfect for your warm summer evenings.
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffI see what you're saying, and if you read most of my reviews I think I do tend to write in a simple manner but for this one I just decided not to. I'll change some of this stuff up when I get back.
Thanks for da feedback.
idk calc, little things bothered me the first time. I should be liking the overall aesthetic but I don't...
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Offhey man when you aren't digging something you aren't diggin it no biggie.
btw omaha I made some slight changes on the parts you mentioned but I'm gonna keep the flowery language since rarely use it.
Cool, man. The things I said was just advice, so do with it what you will.
I also find it easiest to write reviews all at once, or at least with each paragraph. Otherwise, I get all my thoughts confused.
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffOh definitely man I wrote this in three separate bouts because I wrote this all at work over two days lol.
Album Rating: 4.0Pos. Album is Fantastic.
Album Rating: 4.0I respectfully disagree with Jacob. I think your first paragraph reads very eloquently and is very appropriate. Subsequent paragraphs have some moments where things can be hard to follow, but the first paragraph is gorgeous.
Overall, a really good review, man.
Album Rating: 3.5i've never listened to this band but they sound up my alley. should i start with this album or an older one?
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Offumm..try their debut first, after that you'll either like the direction they took afterward or be sad they went away from it.
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Hot Harry on a Horse gets his wings
His dad and his dad's wife and his girlfriend attended Hot Harry on a Horse's Army Pilot Graduation today. Look at him. So f-cking cute I can't stand it. And I love him with Chelsy. I love them. I want them to get married and have babies and live in a castle and ride ponies and hide their extra marital offspring but not until later. For now, while they're pretty and rosy-cheeked I just want them to smile like this on sunny days and be pretty, blonde, and ginger. This is my version of The Hills and Jersey Shore.
Of course Hot Harry can make a baby blue beret look good. It's royal membership.
Have you read The Pillars of the Earth? I was constantly afraid of William Hamleigh. Every time he returned to the narrative, I'd have to mentally and emotionally brace myself. It took me a long time not to picture William as Hot Harry. Did you know there's a miniseries? Rufus Sewell is playing Tom Builder. Well done. Ian McShane is Waleran Bigod, and Matthew McFadyen Prior Philip. That's not what I had in mind either. The trailer is below. They've taken some television liberties for sure but I always enjoy when people shout at each other in costume with English accents.
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By Jennifer Romero, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
If you are a person with pemphigus whose condition is severe enough to prevent you from doing any gainful work activity, you could be eligible for assistance from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Pemphigus is described in the SSAU Publication No. 64-039 Disability Evaluation Under Social Security, Section 8.03 (page 58) listing of eligible impairments. The language the SSA uses is: "Pemphigus, erythema multiform bullosum, bullous pemphigoid, dermatitis herpeti–formis. With extensive lesions not responding to prescribed treatment."
The decision to apply for assistance from the SSA is never an easy one. The process of applying for assistance is time-consuming and often frustrating. The definition of disability in the Social Security law is a strict one. To be eligible for benefits, a person must be unable to do any kind of substantial gainful work because of a physical or mental impairment (or a combination of impairments) which is "expected either to last at least 12 months or to end in death."
This is harsh language. However, it is best to utilize the same language the SSA uses in your own application where it is applicable. In other words, when you file your initial application (or are writing a letter of appeal) discuss your own case of pemphigus in the context of the above definition. For example, you could say something like: a diagnosis of pemphigus means I have an autoimmune blistering disorder, pemphigus is a lifetime disease for which there is no known cure.
If, because of a medical condition, a person cannot do the work that they performed in the past, then age, education, and past work experience are considered in determining whether the person can do other work. If the evidence shows that the person can do other work, even if it involves different skills or pays less than their previous work, they cannot be considered disabled for Social Security purposes.
Working through any government bureaucracy can be overwhelming and exhausting. Some of you may have previously applied for SSA assistance and been denied such assistance. You may have given up without appealing the decision because it was too much trouble. This article serves two purposes: 1) to explain how to facilitate your own application process, and 2) to encourage those of you who are eligible to seek assistance based on your rights as a disabled person. This article is about adults who have been diagnosed with and are undergoing treatment for pemphigus.
Adults (over 18 years of age) who are severely disabled may be eligible for monthly benefits under one or more of the programs the SSA administers. Both the SSI and the Social Security Disability (SSD) programs provide a monthly income for people with severe disabilities.
However, the eligibility requirements for the two programs are different. The SSI program provides monthly income to people who are age 65 or older, or are blind or disabled, and have limited income and financial resources. Effective January 1999, the SSI payment for an eligible individual is $500 per month and $751 per month for an eligible couple. If you are married, and only one person is eligible, a portion of your spouse's income may be counted. In addition, your financial resources (savings and assets you own) cannot exceed $2,000 ($3,000 if married). You can be eligible for SSI even if you have never worked in employment covered under Social Security.
The Social Security program pays benefits to disabled or retired workers and their families and to the families of deceased workers. To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, you must be disabled and must have earned a minimum number of credits from work covered under Social Security. (The required number of credits varies depending on your age at the time you became disabled.) SSD benefit amounts and eligibility criteria will depend on your work and income history at the time you are determined to be disabled.
Generally, to be eligible for SSI, an individual also must be a resident of the United States and must be a citizen or a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Also, some noncitizens granted a special status by the Immigration and Naturalization Service may be eligible.
Medicare is a Federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older, people of any age with permanent kidney failure, and certain people with disabilities (including those with pemphigus). The two parts of Medicare are hospital insurance (Part A) and medical insurance (Part B).
The hospital insurance program (Part A of Medicare) helps pay for inpatient hospital care and certain follow-up care. It is financed by Social Security taxes paid by employees, employers, and the self-employed. People age 65 and over are eligible, on a premium-free basis, if they are entitled to monthly Social Security or railroad retirement benefits.
People under age 65 are eligible for premium-free hospital insurance if they have been entitled for more than 24 months to disability benefits under the Social Security or railroad retirement systems. Disabled people under age 65 who have worked long enough in covered government employment to be insured for Medicare purposes are also eligible.
The supplementary medical insurance program (Part B of Medicare) helps pay for doctors' services and other medical expenses. It is a voluntary program that is financed through monthly premiums paid by the enrolled individuals and through Federal general revenues. Most states also offer supplemental programs to those eligible for Medicare on an individual, premium-paid basis.
Anyone who is entitled to Part A of Medicare on a premium-free basis can enroll for Part B. (Most of these people are automatically enrolled in Part B, unless they sign a statement that they do not want Part B coverage. ) Also, people age 65 or older who are not entitled to Part A can generally enroll in Part B.
Under the law, people who receive SSI generally are covered under the state Medicaid program. Within broad Federal requirements, each state decides its criteria for Medicaid eligibility and the amount of medical care and related services covered. States generally provide coverage for people who receive cash assistance, such as SSI payments. They may also provide coverage for people who are not eligible for cash assistance but who are unable to pay their own medical expenses.
Remember the most important benefit from SSI is the comprehensive medical insurance provided by Medicaid. Often, being eligible for Medicaid is enough for a family to continue to be financially solvent while also coping with a disabling disease. Further information about the state's Medicaid program may be obtained from the people in any public assistance office.
Children with pemphigus could also be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), however, their criteria for eligibility are different. To apply for SSI benefits for a child with pemphigus you may telephone 1-800-772-1213 or request an SSI application for a child at your local social security office.
To apply. The application process begins with a simple telephone call. The number to call is 1-800-772-1213. This phone call "starts the clock ticking" to measure the date from which past benefits will be paid. An SSA representative will ask you a few questions (this is also an opportunity for you to ask your questions) and schedule you for a telephone interview. A local SSA representative will then contact you at the scheduled time. You may also visit your local social security office to apply. You can locate the telephone number and address of your local social security office in the telephone book. If you decide to visit in person, it may be most convenient to telephone ahead and schedule an appointment with a claims representative.
Why appeal the denial of an SSI application? SSA turns down many applications for SSI and SSD benefits. However, when applicants appeal these decisions, many are able to reverse the denial. Then they may receive retroactive benefits, back to the date of the original application. Because people often express anxiety about writing a letter of appeal, I have included a sample letter as Appendix A to this article.
If an applicant is found ineligible, the SSA sends a "notice of denial," which explains whether the denial is based on financial or medical reasons. The applicant has 60 days from the date the letter is received to file an appeal. There are four stages in the appeals process. An applicant may be successful at any of these stages, but must follow each step in the designated order: (1) Reconsideration, (2) Administrative Law Judge hearing, (3) Social Security Appeals Council review, and (4) Civil lawsuit in the U.S. District Court. An applicant has 60 days to complete each step.
Legal assistance is not required for an appeal, however, it can be extremely helpful, especially after reconsideration. Your local legal aid or legal services office can help if you cannot afford an attorney; their lawyers and paralegals handle many such hearings. Remember, most applicants are able to manage their first appeal without legal assistance.
Working up a case. The SSA defines a disability for adults "as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s) which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months." A medically determinable impairment is based on medical evidence consisting of signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings. People with diagnosed pemphigus have had multiple laboratory tests in the process of their being diagnosed, however indirect immune florescence (from biopsy) is the standard laboratory test used to confirm the diagnosis of pemphigus.
While applying, it is important to keep copies of all correspondence and records of all telephone calls with your SSA representative. You must be diligent about deadlines. If you are late for a deadline, you will need to start the whole process again from the beginning. You can designate a representative to assist you in your correspondence with the SSA. A representative will receive copies of the correspondence the SSA sends to you. This can be especially helpful if you are too ill to keep up with your own correspondence.
View your disability from a broad perspective. Say you have a diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris, also be aware of any additional diagnoses you may have received secondary to the treatment of pemphigus (for example, osteoporosis, diabetes, cataracts, immune suppressed status, and pain).
Adults are only evaluated based on medical factors and evidence. The SSA will evaluate your pain based on:
- Your daily activities
- Duration, frequency, and intensity of pain
- Precipitating and aggravating factors
- Dosage, effectiveness and side effects of medication
- Functional restrictions.
Provide information to the SSA that is as complete and detailed as possible. Be prepared to provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of your physicians. Be ready to provide dates of hospitalization and your medical record number. Be able to discuss the details of all medications you have taken and are currently taking (including any life adjustments).
Build a relationship with your disability analyst. Find our the name and telephone number of the analyst assigned to your case. Find out if any particular information is needed by the analyst and facilitate their access to this information to the best of your ability. Decide which disabilities describe your Continued from page nine situation and which can be documented under SSA regulations. Draft a persuasive letter to the analyst which ties your position to the factual evidence. Such a letter could be submitted at the time of your initial application, it is not mandatory, but it could establish a basis for your request for assistance for a very rare and little understood disease. Send a copy of this letter to the SSA analyst as well as to your treating physicians.
Talk with your treating physicians about your intention to apply for social security benefits. Often physicians are only too willing to help but they are unsure of the language they need to use when discussing your medical status with the SSA. Sharing the letter you plan to send to your SSA representative with your physicians will enable them to use similar concepts and terms in their own letters.
This decision to apply for social security benefits is often reached after a serious and prolonged illness. No one chooses to be disabled. However, recognizing that one is disabled is a personal responsibility to pursue resources and financial support which can promote access to appropriate self care and health care. A diagnosis of pemphigus requires many, many life adjustments. Your medical status may improve significantly with time. When your situation is improved your disability may need to be reevaluated. Some people with pemphigus improve significantly with time and treatment and do eventually return to work and relinquish their social security benefits.
Although applying for SSI or SSD can be a stressful process it is important to keep focused on the long-term goal of minimizing stress in your life. Worry about income and health care insurance are sure to cause stress. If you believe you qualify to receive assistance from the SSA, it is worth the hassle of applying and appealing. When you are finally successful, you will be able to enjoy a prolonged period of time free of worry about access to quality health care.


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Benefit Consultant - Medicare at WellCare
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About the Job
Reports to: Manager, Medicare Sales
Department: FL-Sales-M'Care-West
Position Location: Winter Haven, FL
Prospects for and enrolls eligible leads into the Medicare Advantage plans. Meets the minimum enrollment goal of new members using approved presentation materials and sales techniques.
Essential Functions:
- Utilizes territorial model philosophy to maximize marketing efforts in attaining new enrollments.
- Generates referrals utilizing community resources, supplied company tools, event planning and community networking.
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- Converts appointments into enrollments.
- Maintains disenrollment rate that is deemed acceptable from the company.
- Coordinates and conducts approved marketing events.
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- Strictly adheres to all CMS and WellCare Marketing regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Reviews, quality checks and accurately enters all data/enrollment paperwork into electronic application.
- Creates flyers, pamphlets and event material to support field based lead generation activities
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- Conducts new member orientation.
- Contacts approved leads by telephone to set appointments.
Candidate Education:
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Hi everyone! This is my first post in the forum. I'm writing on behalf of a 33 year-old male quadriplegic, for whom I spent several years caring 24/7. Right now he resides in a nursing facility in Massachusetts, and we're in desperate need of help.
Since moving him to the facility last March, we have encountered constant battles with his care needs, including (but absolutely not limited to): their lack of care led to a pressure sore that has kept him in bed for months; they took control of his SSDI without his knowledge or permission; and they have cut down the length of his nightly bowel regimen several times (it's now at 20 minutes), leading to him experiencing autonomic dysreflexia every night.
The bowel regimen is primarily what I'm here to ask about. Massachusetts apparently has specific, restrictive policies regarding bowel regimens and the performance of digital stimulation, but all research and experience shows that what we've been asking for (digital stimulation every 10 minutes for 60-90 minutes) is what should be done to keep him healthy. So:
How do other quadriplegics handle their bowel regimen in nursing facilities? What does and doesn't work? Are there alternatives we should explore for him?
Thank you for your help!


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