However, the application process itself can take up to six months. So, don't wait for the six-month period of disability to elapse before applying for benefits; do it as soon as you become disabled. To learn mor
You must have worked long enough and earned enough Social Security work credits to qualify for disability benefits. The number of work credits you need depends on your age when you become disabled. Generally, you need 40 credits, 20 of which were earned in the last ten years ending with the...
Rheumatoid Arthritis can lead to severe functional impairments that justify a claim for Social Security Disability benefits. By understanding the symptoms, fulfilling the SSA’s criteria, and enlisting the help of an experienced SSD attorney, you can significantly improve your chances of a successful c...
Written by Disability Representative and former Examiner, Tim Moore, SSDRC explains how to get disability benefits, as quickly as possible.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): SSDI is free, but the work and disability requirements make it the hardest to qualify for. By themselves, the benefits you get from SSDI aren’t enough for most people to live on. Employer-sponsored group disability insurance: Group disability insuranc...
For help with healthcare costs, check if you qualify forstate-sponsored savings programsorenergy assistance programs. How to Apply for Medicare Online: Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Create a My Social Security Account Before applying, set up aMy Social Security accountat:www.ssa.gov/myaccount ...
For disability benefits, the two forms (SSA-3368 and SSA-827) that describe your medical condition and authorize disclosure of information to the SSA W-2 forms and/or self-employment tax returns for the preceding year Final divorce decree, if applying as a surviving divorced spouse Marriage cer...
You can qualify for disability benefits through the VA and Social Security Administration (SSA). The requirements and criteria are a bit different for each, but it’s possible in some cases to collect benefits from both agencies. If your symptoms of PTSD are so severe that you are unable to...
Supplemental Security Income is a Social Security Administration program that provides cash and Medicaid coverage for individuals who have a significant disability that prevents them from working for a long period of time. SSA performs periodic medical Continuing Disability Reviews to see if an SSI reci...
benefits. Staff cuts will worsen the backlog of initial disability applications and appeals, which already topped 1.4 million in February, Smalligan said. It takes nearly eight months, on average, to receive an initial decision on a disability claim, roughly double what it took prior to the ...