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[quote=”DavidCMurray”][quote=”maravilla”]the review process has no bearing on whether your SSD qualifies you for residency. [/quote]
Social Security DOES, in fact, conduct periodic reviews of all disability insurance recipients’ continuing eligibility. See paragraph 1, line 1:
http://www.ssdrc.com/disabilityquestions4-7.html
An update to Social Security’s previous findings may not translate into a direct impact on one’s Costa Rican [i]pensionado[/i] residency status, but if Costa Rican Immigration is aware that, as the citation above states, the award of a disability claim is not guaranteed for life, they may not recognize that award as being guaranteed for life which, along with the income minimum, is the primary criterion for acceptability.[/quote]
According to other response it will not have a bearing if the embassy does not mention review intheir letter. I am thinking I best pray it is indeed not mentioned. My understanding according to SS is that I may or may not be reviewed in 2017.[quote=”DavidCMurray”][quote=”maravilla”]the review process has no bearing on whether your SSD qualifies you for residency. [/quote]
Social Security DOES, in fact, conduct periodic reviews of all disability insurance recipients’ continuing eligibility. See paragraph 1, line 1:
http://www.ssdrc.com/disabilityquestions4-7.html
An update to Social Security’s previous findings may not translate into a direct impact on one’s Costa Rican [i]pensionado[/i] residency status, but if Costa Rican Immigration is aware that, as the citation above states, the award of a disability claim is not guaranteed for life, they may not recognize that award as being guaranteed for life which, along with the income minimum, is the primary criterion for acceptability.[/quote]
Yes, the review process is indeed a concern of mine. I pray it will not be an issue. I don’t know why they have not made it permanent…[quote=”costaricafinca”]The available meds[b] may not be covered by CAJA[/b], meaning you will have to purchase them, over the counter.[/quote]
This is true. I am not sure how to find out if they will be covered until I get over there. Do you?[quote=”costaricafinca”]Since you say that your disease has no cure, ongoing treatment/care should be addressed [b]before[/b] you make any decision. There are [b]very[/b] few facilities for the aging population, either native or expats and the ones that are here, are very basic, and I mean, basic…but not necessarily free or cheap.[/quote]
My disease is auto immune and flair ups can be treated at most hospital facilities. Usually a super dose of steroids, pain meds, and breathing treatments will get me back on the road again. My maintenance meds are readily available in CR[quote=”DavidCMurray”]For the purposes of qualifying for and remaining eligible for [i]pensionado[/i] residency, there is no restriction on where your income, guaranteed for life, must be deposited by the payor. It can go to a U.S. bank or credit union, or (I think) your railroad disability can be deposited to an account at [i]Banco Nacional[/i] or [i]Banco de Costa Rica[/i] here. I know that Social Security checks can be directly deposited to your BN or BCR account for a monthly fee of $6.00US.[/quote]
Good to know
[quote=”maravilla”]the review process has no bearing on whether your SSD qualifies you for residency. but costaricafinca is right — better check to make sure you can get treatment and/or the meds you need here. not everything is avilable in the caja system and if you have to go outside the system to get certain meds, they can be quite expensive.[/quote]
I have had someone check my med availability in CR. They are available. I am concerned about this disability review though. Yes, I was reviewed after 6 years and it has been renewed for another 6. I don’t know why I am not on permanent status…?!
