SSDI not covering utility bills

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Hi Pamela
You did not say the state, as most utility help is state specific/local. So try this for you and your mom, our general list of utility programs by state.
Dallas Ellyatt wrote: Sat Dec 06, 2025 11:48 am I am a 64 yr old woman on Social Security Disability SSDI, my name is Pamela. I am the daughter to Audrey who is 82 years old.
I am my mom's caretaker 24 hrs day 7 days a week.
In Jan 2017 mom suffered a Life-threatening Vascular Brain Bleed immediate surgery was performed to keep her alive. Brain Trauma resulted along with her onset of dementia rapidly advancing. Mom is unable to care for herself with everyday functions which I am here for her with Love.
We need help with utilities.
With mom being in and out of the hospital and Rehabs facilities for a year and a half.
Reaching out for some assistance with utility.
Thank you!
Pamela
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I am a 64 yr old woman on Social Security Disability SSDI, my name is Pamela. I am the daughter to Audrey who is 82 years old.
I am my mom's caretaker 24 hrs day 7 days a week.
In Jan 2017 mom suffered a Life-threatening Vascular Brain Bleed immediate surgery was performed to keep her alive. Brain Trauma resulted along with her onset of dementia rapidly advancing. Mom is unable to care for herself with everyday functions which I am here for her with Love.
We need help with utilities.
With mom being in and out of the hospital and Rehabs facilities for a year and a half.
Reaching out for some assistance with utility.
Thank you!
Pamela
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How much could your utility bills be if SSI disability payment can't even make them? Talk to your utility company as well for some type of payment plan for a medical reason. Some offer discounts for oxygen or similar reasons. But also explore the financial support that disability may offer, and find disability program information.
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SSDI not covering utility bills

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Help with this month electric bill. Husband on 24 hour oxygen and I list my job due to an injury currently applying for SSI. My husband receives SSDI. We are on food stamps and medical needs caused us to have a financial hardship. We have an 8 year old grand child we are raising from birth. We just need help for this month as after then I am trying to find work. Thank you for any help you can provide.
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