HOW LONG WILL I BE ABLE TO RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?
You will receive Social Security Disability benefits as long as you remain disabled and unable to work. Your benefits will not run out because you did not contribute enough into the Social Security system. When should I apply for Social Security Disability Benefits? You should apply for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as possible after you become disabled and unable to work. You do not need to wait 12 months to apply, your disability need only be expected to last for at least one year or will result in death during that year.. How do I apply for Social Security Disability Benefits? You can fill out an application for Social Security Disability benefits at the local Social Security office nearest to your home, online, or by telephone. The address and telephone number of your local Social Security office can be obtained by calling 1-800-772-1213. When applying you should be prepared to give Social Security a list with the names, addresses and phone numbers of all the doctors,
You will receive Social Security Disability benefits as long as you remain disabled and unable to work. Your benefits will not run out because you did not contribute enough into the Social Security system. Social Security may review your case after you get benefits. However, in most cases Social Security will not terminate your benefits unless your medical condition has improved or you have returned to work. Most people who have their cases reviewed continue to get benefits. If Social Security proposes to end your benefits, you have the right to appeal their decision. If you appeal within ten days of being notified of their decision, you can ask Social Security to continue your benefits while your appeal is considered.
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