How long does it take to receive SSD/SSI benefits?
A. The length of time varies widely. 38% of claims get approved at the initial application level. For those clients, benefits can start as early as a few months from the time the application was filed. However, most claims go to the hearing stage before they are approved. At this stage, 62% of those that appeal are approved and it takes, on average, 18 to 24 months from the initial filing to receipt of the first benefit payment.
