How Does the Social Security Process Work?
Making an Application: The first step in applying for Social Security disability benefits is to complete an interview with the Social Security Administration (“SSA”). You can schedule an interview with SSA by calling them at 1-800-772-1213. You will have the option of completing your interview in person at your local Social Security office or requesting that a telephone interview be conducted by SSA. The process is generally faster and more convenient if you request that a telephone interview be scheduled. If requesting a telephone interview, SSA will schedule a time and date for one of their representatives to contact you at home, via the telephone. Upon completing the interview, SSA will send you a number of forms for your review and signature. Initial Decision: Once you have completed the initial application, it may take SSA up to 120 days to process your claim and make its initial decision. Please note most claims, approximately 75 percent, are denied at the initial level. If your
The first step in applying for Social Security disability benefits is to complete an interview with the Social Security Administration (SSA). You can schedule an interview with SSA by calling them at 1-800-772-1213. Making an Application: The first step in applying for Social Security disability benefits is to complete an interview with the Social Security Administration (SSA). You can schedule an interview with SSA by calling them at 1-800-772-1213. You will have the option of completing your interview in person at your local Social Security office or requesting that a telephone interview be conducted by SSA. The process is generally faster and more convenient if you request that a telephone interview be scheduled. If requesting a telephone interview, SSA will schedule a time and date for one of their representatives to contact you at home, via the telephone. Upon completing the interview, SSA will send you a number of forms for your review and signature. Initial Decision: Once you ha
Making an Application: The first step in applying for Social Security disability benefits is to complete an interview with the Social Security Administration ("SSA"). You can schedule an interview with SSA by calling them at 1-800-772-1213. You will have the option of completing your interview in person at your local Social Security office or requesting that a telephone interview be conducted by SSA. The process is generally faster and more convenient if you request that a telephone interview be scheduled. If requesting a telephone interview, SSA will schedule a time and date for one of their representatives to contact you at home, via the telephone. Upon completing the interview, SSA will send you a number of forms for your review and signature. Initial Decision: Once you have completed the initial application, it may take SSA up to 120 days to process your claim and make its initial decision. Please note most claims, approximately 75 percent, are denied at the initial level.
