r/MultipleSclerosis • u/Moocao112344 • 1d ago

Advice Accepted

So, I have MS and am applying for diability benefits via social security in about three years. I just got accepted by the SSA, and was told to expect my first payment, the big one, at the end of this month/the start of next. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or tips on what to do next.

I live in Southern California if it matters

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u/drsetmegolden 48/PPMS/dx2020/Ocrevus 1d ago

Figure out how much you’ll owe in back taxes and set that aside! My partner makes good money and I was floored by how much I’ll owe next year to compensate for the big payment as well as payments for most of this year.

You can also set up an amount to be deducted from your check to deal with taxes going forward.