Question:
Has anyone in texas received social security for morbid obesity

I am attempting to apply for ssi, but I'm not sure if they will give it to me. At 435lbs it is really tough moving around let alone trying to go out and work. Any feedback would be appreciated.    — mischief85 (posted on May 20, 2002)

February 15, 2003
I applied for and got SS Disability for Morbid Obesity back in 1998 and have been on it ever since. Medicare paid for my WLS and I also have what is called Medicaid QMB(Qualified Medicare Benificiary) Coverage thru the Dept. of Human Services which pays for your monthly Medicare premiums AND the 20% Medicare doesnt pay. When I applied I weighed about 380 or 390 lbs, had high blood pressure and could barely get around due to all the weight. I was found out later that I was diabetic. Good luck and IF they do deny you, get a lawyer! I was already prepared to do that and was really surprised when I had NO problems whatsoever getting approved for the SS Disability!
   — Bobette1957

February 15, 2003
Hi, I just want to let you know that you cannot apply for social security based on weight alone. You have to have something else that keeps you from not being able to work in any job. It used to be a law where they paid for morbid obesity, but not anymore. Good Luck and God Bless!
   — April N.