How long does it take to be approved for SSI or Social Security disability?
- May 26th, 2014
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There is no set time frame for a Social Security or SSI disability claim to be approved or denied. The length of time it takes to make a disability determination depends on a broad range of variables, including how many…
Prostate Cancer Added to Disability Benefits Fast-Track List
- April 29th, 2014
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The Social Security Administration has added prostate cancer to its list of conditions that receive expedited attention for disability benefits decisions. People who are temporarily or permanently unable to work because of illness often depend on these government payments to make ends meet. This year, prostate…
Social Security Disability SSI – Eligibility Requirements and Criteria to Qualify
- April 28th, 2014
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What is a disability according to SSA? In a nutshell, it is potentially any condition that is severe enough to rule out a person’s ability to work and earn a livable income (as defined by the federal government). To elaborate…
Social Security Compassionate Allowances Program
- February 28th, 2014
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In response to complaints about long disability determination delays, the Social Security Administration now offers a Compassionate Allowances program for disabled workers who have applied for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The Compassionate Allowances program…