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Question: What are some ways to manage when Social Security disability benefits are not enough to make ends meet?

There are several programs that can help supplement your income:

- Children's Health Insurance Plan (if you have children and earn too much for Medicaid)
- Employer-based health insurance through your or your Show Full Answer

Question: What are some ways to manage when Social Security disability benefits are not enough to make ends meet?

There are several programs that can help supplement your income:

- Children's Health Insurance Plan (if you have children and earn too much for Medicaid)
- Employer-based health insurance through your or your spouse's job
- COBRA coverage from a former employer
- Student health insurance if enrolled in school
- Veterans benefits if you served in the military
- Health insurance through your state's marketplace (healthcare.gov) Working with professionals can help maximize your benefits:

- Consider consulting with a social worker who can connect you with community resources
- If you were initially denied full benefits, working with a disability attorney might help - they typically only charge a percentage of back payments if successful
- Ask your healthcare team about medication assistance programs or lower-cost alternatives for your treatments

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