io_oi

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   by io_oi 3y ago

   Check out my experience with my elderly neighbor. She is at risk of homelessness due to getting cut from benefits. It's hellish. I posted to Ask HN about it recently [1] and it is just mind blowing how bad the USA safety net is. I am b
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   by io_oi 3y ago

   Thanks for sharing your story — it's helpful to have even a few other stories of people who went through this. Partly its the mystery and nuance of figuring out _how_ to talk to these people since it's not obvious which levers to
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   by io_oi 3y ago

   Sorry that happened to you. You are right I should not be surprised! The friction does seem to be by design.
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   by io_oi 3y ago

   Good question I will investigate this, thank you.
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   by io_oi 3y ago

   Thank you that's an interesting idea, hadn't thought of that approach, might try it if we can't get through a normal appeal.
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   Ask HN: A friend is being cut from benefits, what is wrong with SSI?

   9 points by io_oi 3y ago|11 comments