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1/12/2010
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Waiting Period for Social Security Disability Benefits


If you have suffered from a disabling injury or illness and are facing a difficult financial situation and long-term health problems, you may consider applying for Social Security disability benefits. This program is intended to provide disabled individuals with essential monetary support in order to pay for things like: 

  • Medical care
  • Housing
  • Groceries
  • Bills, such as electric and heating 

Applying for Social Security disability benefits can be a time-consuming, and sometimes, confusing, process. If you are applying for Social Security disability benefits, you should know that there is a five-month waiting period before the benefits will kick in. This is assuming that your application for benefits is accepted and there are no additional holds placed on your application. 

Why is there a five-month waiting period? The Social Security Administration does not provide benefits for individuals with "short-term" disability. They will only provide financial support for those with long-term disability. You must be disabled for five continuous months in order to qualify for long-term disability payments. 

The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your case. Call us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.



Category: Social Security Disability



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