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The Five Month Waiting Period for SSDI

The Five Month Waiting Period for SSDI

Disability applicants must wait five months after being accepted for Social Security disability insurance payments (also known as SSDI, SSD, and Title II disability benefits) before Social Security pays them disability compensation. This implies that before beginning monthly payments, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will withhold five mont...

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How to Speed up Your Disability Claim?

How to Speed up Your Disability Claim

A final decision on your application for disability benefits from Social Security can take years. By accurately completing all required paperwork, punctually responding to any requests for information from Social Security, and compiling and submitting your own medical records early on, you might be able to speed up the process. The usual delay is l...

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