Waiting for Your Disability Decision

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 it may help to plan ahead financially, like avoiding new debts and obligations and considering filing for other benefits you may be eligible for, such as food stamps or public assistance.  

The articles on this page guide readers through the waiting period for a Social Security disability decision. You’ll learn how long the process typically takes, what happens during the wait, how to check your claim status, and what to do if your case is delayed or you need to provide additional information.

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