Waiting for Your Social Security Disability Decision
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By the time most Social Security Disability and SSI benefit claimants receive a decision on disability benefits, their financial situation is precarious at best. Most of the time, this is unavoidable, but some situations can be helped by simply knowing a few facts. First, realize from the getgo that you will most likely need to file an appeal before your case can be won, and the appeals process can take up to a year and a half to finish. Second, plan ahead financially at the outset, meaning avoid new debts and obligations and, perhaps, restructure current debts and obligations. Third, consider filing for other benefits that you might be eligible for, such as food stamps or other public assistance.
Checking the Status of Your Disability Application
It can actually help expedite your case to check the status of your application.
Disability Backpay
Almost everyone who applies for SSDI or SSI gets back payments from Social Security.
Expedited Disability Benefits From Social Security
The SSA expedites certain types of disability claims depending on how easy it is to assess the claim and how serious the condition is.
Social Security Notices
You'll be receiving various notices and decisions from Social Security, and hopefully an award letter.
Other Public Benefits
There are public benefits, financial assistance, and medical benefits available to low-income people who have applied for disability and can't work while they await a decision.
Questions Asked While Waiting for a Disability Decision
You're not the only one waiting and wondering about when you will get a disability decision and why it takes so long.
Editorial Information
The content on this site is managed by Beth Laurence. Beth manages a group of lawyers and disability advocates that offer free information for people trying to win disability benefits through Social Security.