Disability Benefits

Member since 29 April 2024

Mikelopez321867Member29 April 2024 15:34:52

So I'm Mike 43 from Boston. 18 months ago I had major stroke and I'm working to get disability benefits (SSDI and SSI). I have been to the Philippines twice (2015 and 2019) and I'm planning to move to Davao the end of 2024. My disability benefits will be average about $2000聽 a month for life. Is that going to be enough to live?

mugteck Serial expat

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mugteckSerial expat29 April 2024 18:16:50

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聽聽聽 Welcome Mike, best of luck in your getting the SSDI, can take a while sometimes.聽 The cost of living has increased somewhat since 2019, but the exchange rate has gone up also helping to offset inflation.聽 I would think your biggest variable would be what kind of health insurance you could receive.聽 It may be to your benefit to be a USA military veteran.

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Lotus EaterViP30 April 2024 08:56:54

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Cherryann01 ViP

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Cherryann01ViP01 May 2024 03:40:42

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I think you will be fine with 2k per month if you can get reasonably priced medical insurance. Having a stroke at a fairly young age may bump up your monthly payments.