Social Security Disability Basics
To be considered disabled under Social Security you need to have a medical condition and will last for 12 months or more and prevent you from working in any capacity. Social Security disability is considered long-term disability, and does not provide benefits for short-term disability. In addition, Social Security does not award variable disability as Veteran's Administration. under Social Security is either 100% working or not.
In addition to the medical requirements for Social Security disability and need to work in jobs that pay taxes for a minimum of 5 of the last 10 years before the onset of your disability insurance under Social Security. Even if you are not currently insured for Social Security disability you may still qualify if you meet the insurance situation and needs before you killed. For younger workers, Social Security does have some adjustments to the 5/10 rule. to find out if you qualify based on work history you have contact with a Social Security representative in the 800 country code at the bottom.
One way to check if you are currently insured for Social Security disability is to look at your Social Security Statement. On the second page of the statement and it will tell you if you have enough money earned on the record to qualify for Social Security disability, and an estimate of your benefit amount. Again, Social Security makes some exceptions for small employers. For a disabled younger worker is less vulnerable to earn credits under Social Security and usually receive a higher amount for the work they do.
Also Read: Apply Successfully for Social Security Disability Benefitts
Assuming your doctor tells you, you will be out of work for 12 months or more (or you have a solid case) and to meet the work requirements for Social Security disability, you need to file an application. There are several ways to file. If you are already familiar with the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and know that you do not qualify based on family income or money you have in the bank, the easiest way to file is online at Social Security's website. (See link below)
If you are unfamiliar with the SSI program or want to confirm the reason for SSI, you need to call Social Security's national 800 number and speak to a representative. Before you call you will need to gather some information. Representative will need to know the date you first became disabled, what is the nature of the disability, and if you stop working. They will also need to know if workmans compensation comprised by your State. In addition, SSI form, they will need to know how much income your household per month, and how much money you have in the bank. They also need to know about any investment accounts you including Irasna, 401k plans, stocks, mutual funds, and CDs. They will need to know how many cars you and your spouse own, what kind of property you own, and how many children you have.
This information is important for SSI are "need-based" program and if you have enough money you receive payments from the federal tax revenue, not from the Social Security Trust fund. Once you decide to make or use the online you will need to provide proof of citizenship or guest status. This is done by providing your original birth certificate, passport card, or visitor to the Social Security office processing your claim. This office will provide you with an application for participation and a medical release form which will be required to list all of the doctors, clinics, and hospitals where you see.
After the records are complete in the Social Security office, your case was transferred to the State Disability Determination Service (DDS). It is important to know that Social Security does not evaluate your disability or agreed to the first claim. The determination to meet the health needs is an agency of the state government. Once this decision was made, and it usually takes the state 120 days to evaluate, you will receive a decision letter in the mail.
If you agree, your case is returned to the Social Security where your file is one of the many area payment institutions that will start your pay. Once you have an approval letter from the state will take Social Security 30-60 days to process and record the payment. At this time you will receive an award letter from Social Security telling you how to get and when. If your claim is denied by the state agency will need to file an appeal. This application will be state of reconsideration or a hearing before an administrative law depending on the state you live in. For more information on appeals refer to our section on surgical your claim decision.
How to apply for Disability only (not SSI) online visit Social Security’s website
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