Is There a Waiting Period for Applying for Social Security Disability?
Posted by admin on Jul 12, 2009
Q: How long can you expect to wait until you hear a decision about your social security disability claim?
A: There are no deadlines within which the Social Security Administration has to process an application for social security disability insurance. Some cases take years to receive a decision. Others, make it through the process very quickly. The average review time for an initial application for social security disability insurance is three to four months. There are many factors that can influence the length of time it takes for your application to be reviewed.And there are things that you can do to increase the likelihood that your social security disability case does not hit snags that will slow down the process. The number one reason cases are held up is due to a wait for medical records. It is helpful to confirm that all requested medical documents have been sent and received. If a consultative exam is requested, make sure you do it. Contact your case manager if you need to cancel or postpone an appointment. A decision cannot be made regarding your claim, if the representative handling your application does not have thorough or updated information about your injury. Always confirm that your case manager has updated information regarding your address and phone numbers. And respond to any requests regarding your case. The representative handling your social security disability application wants to reach a decision too, so be polite and helpful. Finally, be your own advocate and know where your case is in the review process by periodically contacting your claims representative about the status.
Q: Do you have to be out of work for more than five months to submit an application for social security disability insurance?
A: You should apply for social security disability benefits as soon as you become injured and know that your condition will prevent you from working for at least 12 months. There is no waiting period for applying. The review process for a claim can be lengthy, so it is best to apply as soon as possible. If you are awarded benefits, you will not be eligible for your first payment until after a 5 month waiting period after the date of onset of your condition.
Q: Are you allowed to work part time when you are waiting for a decision regarding social security disability insurance?
A: Yes, you can work while you are awaiting a decision regarding your application for social security disability. The factor that influences your eligibility for benefits is not the employment itself, but how much income you make. If you make more than the SGA amount, you will not be eligible for benefits. That monthly amount is currently just under $1000 pretax.
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If your medical condition does not change, though, you will not have to apply again to remain eligible for benefits.
Q: When will social security benefits begin, after an individual has received approval for disability?
A: According to law, an individual cannot receive social security benefits until he has been injured and unable to work for at least five months. Ideally, in that sixth month, a qualified individual would start receiving benefits. If you have applied, but have not yet received notification for approval, the processing time can vary. The thing that usually affects how long it takes to process an application is the wait for medical records.
No one can receive benefits for the 5 month waiting period. But the longer you wait to apply, the longer you wait for your first check. If you are confused about when or how to apply for disability insurance, it may be beneficial to speak with a social security attorney.
Q: Is a claimant eligible for Medicaid, while receiving disability benefits?
A: A person who is approved for social security disability insurance (SSDI) is eligible for Medicare. Medicare cannot begin until 2 years have past since the onset date of the injury, in addition to the required waiting period (5 months) an individual had to wait to begin receiving SSDI benefits.
The majority of cases are denied after the initial review process. If you wish to continue, you may appeal and have your case reconsidered. Your file will undergo another review with a case manager and doctor assigned to reconsideration. The services of a social security attorney are often beneficial during the reconsideration phase. That is because most cases are again denied after being reconsidered.
Q: How long will it take until a hearing is scheduled for a social security disability case?
A: The time it can take to schedule a hearing once it has been requested can vary greatly. Sometimes it can take up to two years before you have a date for a hearing. The scheduling delay is often dependent upon the backlog in your particular state. Make sure you make a hearing appeal as soon as you receive notification that your appeal for reconsideration was denied. If you do not already have a social security lawyer, it would be wise to seek one to represent your case during the hearing.
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To qualify, the condition must be expected to prevent you from working for at least a year. You should apply for social security disability as soon as possible, since it can take quite some time for the Social Security Administration to review your claim. If you are awarded social security disability insurance, you may be eligible for retroactive payments. Regardless of how quickly your application is processed, you will not be able to receive benefits until 6 months after your date of onset. You cannot receive back payments for that waiting period.
In fact, most of the disability claims that are awarded are done so after the hearing process. But your case must be denied an appeal to be reconsidered before you can ask for a hearing. For that reason, make sure that you do not ignore the 60 day time limit to submit the paperwork for your case to be reconsidered. Again, hiring a social security lawyer can assure that all the necessary deadlines are met and paperwork submitted.
Q: How long will it take until a hearing is scheduled for a social security disability case?
A: The time it can take to schedule a hearing once it has been requested can vary greatly.
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It may be wise, though, to hire an attorney if your initial application for benefits was not approved. The next step would be to file for reconsideration. To have a claim reconsidered, it does not need to be represented by a social security lawyer. But most cases are denied after reconsideration. After being reconsidered and denied, your claim will need to be appealed and go to hearing.