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Can a person file for disability, with very high blood pressure, but self employed?

Hard to work now, 65 yrs old, with medical issues and very high blood pressure. Been self employed of over 20 yrs. Can she file for disability?

If you paid FICA taxes you would be eligible to apply…depending on when you stopped working. Typically your “insured status” is protected for about 5 yrs after you stop working. Getting on disability for hypertension is a whole different story…. Your local social security office would be able to tell you if you will be able to apply.

The Rent Is Too Damn High Party’s Jimmy McMillan at the NY Governor Debate