Expedited Disability Benefits

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As the wait time for a disability determination gets longer and longer, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is continually looking for ways to sort through the thousands of disability applications it gets to quickly grant benefits to those who clearly deserve them. Several programs expedite the processing of claims, either through selecting claims that are clear cut or granting benefits because the illness is critically serious or terminal. In addition, SSI has a program that pays immediate benefits for six months while the applicant awaits a decision from the SSA.

Articles

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Resources

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits

Nolo's book covers each of Social Security's expedited disability programs as well as what you can do to speed up your claim.
Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

Nolo's book covers all of the benefits available to those dealing with chronic illnesses including disability benefits, survivors' benefits, and Medicare.

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