The Frequently Asked Questions will be answered as correctly as possible. Most answers are simply shortcuts and may save you time going through their complicated site. At the bottom of each answer will be an appropriate link to the source.
Medicaid is a program for people to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments. It is jointly funded by the Federal Government and by your state.
Reference: Medicaid Information From SSA
You must meet the requirements in the References link under "How Does A Recipient Qualify."
Reference: Medicaid Reference
You get Medicare two years after you begin disability benefits.
Reference: SSA Disability Benefits
Medicare is a health insurance program for people 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with end-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).
Resource: Medicare Information
Some of the symptoms are:
1. Pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back, or legs
2. A swollen or bloated abdomen
3. Nausea
4. Indigestion
5. Gas
6. Constipation, or diarrhea
7. Feeling very tired all the time
8. Shortness of breath
9. Feeling the need to urinate often
10. Unusual vaginal bleeding (heavy periods, or bleeding after menopause)
If any of these symptoms persist for more that a week or so then please see a GYN/Oncologist.
Reference: NCI Ovarian Cancer Symptoms and OCNA
NO, NO. There is no present screening test for ovarian cancer. The PAP smear/test is good for what it was designed for but not for ovarian cancer.
Reference:NCI What You Need To Know - Pelvic Exam and NOCC
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes) and pays benefits based on financial need. Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. You do not need to have worked the required time to receive SSI.
Reference: Social Security Administration
There is an online test that you may take that will tell you if there are any benefits for you from the SSA. This test is called The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) and is able to properly answer this question. The link below will take you to the test. It does not however take any personal information nor does it give any benefit amounts. It only tells you if you qualify for any benefits.
Reference: SSA BEST Screening Tool
Medicaid is a program for people to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments. It is jointly funded by the Federal Government and by your state.
Reference: Medicaid Information From SSA
Medicare is a health insurance program for people 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with end-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).
Resource: Medicare Information
The determination of ovarian cancer is based upon a pathology report and an operative report. In the absence of these reports, they may use a physician's opinion.
Reference: SSA's Program Operations Manual OVARIAN CANCER
and SSA's Program Operations Manual SMALL CELL CANCER OF THE OVARY
It pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.
Reference: Disability Planner
You may apply by two separate ways. They are discussed in the attached reference.
Reference: SSA Disability Benefits
They will begin in six months after you are considered disabled by the Social Security Administration.
Reference: SSA Disability Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes)
Resource: Supplemental Security Income
To apply follow the procedures at the Reference link.
Reference: Apply for SSI
TRICARE is the health care program serving active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, their families, survivors and certain former spouses worldwide.
Reference: TRICARE Reference
TRICARE is available to active duty service members and retirees of the seven uniformed services, their family members, survivors and others who are registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). It is also available to some National Guard and Reserve members and their families.
Reference: TRICARE Eligibility
You may go to the website that TRICARE has established.
Reference: TRICARE Information