9. Will anyone help me get all the medical information I need to prove my eligibility?

YES. Ask the DTA worker if you need help. The worker is supposed to:

• Ask whether you have a doctor to fill out the medical report form. If you don't have a doctor, the worker is supposed to schedule an appointment with a doctor if requested by you, 106 C.M.R. § 702.315(B)(1)(a); and
• Help you fill out the Disability Supplement, if you want help. 106 C.M.R.§ 702.315(B)(1)(b).

Example: Tammy Martin suffers from severe headaches and weakness in her limbs but has not been seen by a doctor in years. She applies for EAEDC and is given a medical report form. The DTA worker should ask Tammy if she needs a referral to a doctor and, if Tammy wants, make an appointment with a doctor who can evaluate her within the verification time limits.

Advocacy Reminder:

• DTA must provide assistance or other accommodations to people with disabilities. The assistance can include help filling out forms or arranging for medical evaluations required for EAEDC. See Question 79.