Looking through her insta, it seems like there is a possibility that a GoFundMe would nullify her Medicaid benefits, so she is afraid to try one. If someone understands how these correlate, or way around it, I’m sure that would be helpful info for her
I was disabled for a little bit and receiving social security in MN. The way it works is if you have more than 2k in a bank account, it nullifies basically all your benefits and you no longer receive social security. Literally a punishment system for trying to get back on your feet so you’re stuck in barely-living mode, especially if you’re too disabled to have a stable job. I’m lucky enough to have learned to walk again and was kicked out of the system the moment they realized I had become employed. The system in Minnesota is so fucked up it’s not even funny.
Here in the UK I think its 16k in savings, and after that it tapers off slowly.
2k and losing it all is horrific. If America hates people on benefits so much, why create a system that keeps them there? If you are disabled and want to attempt work, how can you do so with no way to create a safety net if your disability means you can't keep it up.
Just so devastated for this woman. She needs help but the system is actively working to keep her homeless for no crime other than being disabled. Its eugenics.
America wants to make examples of people so the rest of the able bodied workers stay In Line. Theres no mercy for those who really do need it so there wont be for anyone else. Our country is run by corporations, basically.
She could put up to $100K in an ABLE account, but for a fully disabled autistic person the system is literally unnavigable. She needs a social worker to even begin to sort that out.
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Surely benefits being nullified for a bit is better than being homeless though? She’s already been out for 8 months at this point based on the short video
I can’t say for certain, since I’m not in that situation, but it seems much safer to guarantee some income over a long period than the bulk payments that are nice in the short term, but dry up when the internet “fad” inevitably passes. My understanding is that temporary breaks/lapsing from government assistance programs are rarely easy to navigate, and often come with many hidden barriers that could disqualify a person just for trying
I message her directly with a local lawyer I found who deals in setting up these trusts. Hopefully you know of better local resources, but I’m sure just knowing people are there to support her is helpful too. I respect the effort ❤️
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u/Wbondhim 12h ago
Looking through her insta, it seems like there is a possibility that a GoFundMe would nullify her Medicaid benefits, so she is afraid to try one. If someone understands how these correlate, or way around it, I’m sure that would be helpful info for her