You should apply for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as you become disabled. If you have a disability that keeps you from working full time, you should apply for disability benefits as soon as your doctor has confirmed that your medical condition will prevent you from working for at least 12 months. You will need to provide suitable evidence that shows you have a medical condition that is severe enough it will prevent you taking part in any type of work.
Waiting Period for Social Security Disability Benefits
Once you have been told you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits you are expected to wait five months. This means that the benefit payments will not begin before the sixth full month of the outset of your disability.
The SSDI waiting period begins the first full month after the date the Social Security Administration (SSA) decides your disability began. If you are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) you will start to get your SSI benefits for the first full month after the date you filed your claim, or, if later, the date you become eligible for SSI. This waiting period doesn’t mean that you should wait to apply for your disability benefits.
You should begin the application process as soon as you become disabled. Also there are many people who find that their initial application and even the first stage of the appeal which is the request for reconsideration are denied, which means that it maybe 12 months or more before you eventually get approved for SSDI.
Work with a Disability Attorney to Help You Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
If you are thinking about applying for social security disability benefits, you may want to seek the help of a disability attorney who will be able to tell you when to apply and what to include in your application.
The right evidence is vital for qualifying for disability benefits. A disability attorney can make sure your medical evidence is sufficient to ensure you can qualify for disability benefits without having your application denied which would mean you would have to go through the appeals process.
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