Hello everybody, I have applied for SSI nearly a year ago, and am on the last step of the process, which is completing exams to determine if I am eligible. I have filled out paperwork regarding my mental conditions and have done two virtual interviews, but because I do not currently have a psychiatrist, and am unable to get one because I am afraid to leave my house, they want me to take some exams. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia over a year ago and depression, however this came from a severe psychotic episode and I do not hear voices or see things, I just have delusions and severe fears about my safety. My questions are: (1) can this exam be done virtually (otp) or is it required to be done in-person? (2) is it required for you to be approved for SSI before you can move into a disability apartment? (3) can someone who is not deemed schizophrenic or disabled move into your disability apartment with you if they are related to you and you also feel they are in danger?, (4) is it possible to get a new psychiatrist online (without seeing them in-person) without sending them your previous medical records (in other words, can you get a refill of medication or new medication entirely from a virtual visit to a new psychiatrist without having to physically go to your old psychiatrist to sign the release form for your medical records? I personally cannot leave the house currently due to severe fears, and was wondering if I can workaround these fears by doing these things. I looked into ZocDoc and they do have psychiatrists that are available entirely virtually for refills or new medication, so I'm wondering if anyone can verify this? Thank you so much and best wishes!