how long does it really take to get ssi,?
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My job is to help people to apply for SSI and SSD. I have seen some people get approved with in a month (rare) to a few years.  It all depends on your situation. I work with people that are chronically and persistently mentally ill, so their situation is different from yours.  A few things I have picked up along the way should help anyone that is applying though.  Go to visit the listings for the disability you are going to apply under.  Here is the link for the listings\n\nhttp://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm\n\nFind the part(s) that pertain to you, print them up and make copies for all of your doctors, or anyone that is going to be giving information about you to the SSA.  The SSA uses those listings to decide if someone is disabled or not, so the more documentation the SSA gets that directly relates to their listings the better chance you have to get approved right away.  \n\nUse those listings when you are filling out the disability report.  The SSA will verify everything you put down so be honest, but just point out how your situation fits in to their listings.\n\nIf you get denied, appeal.  This is where the several year wait comes in. Many people get denied the first time, so don't let a denial stop you.  If you are denied and you appeal it, and you win that appeal, you get back payments.\n\nSSI also has income and resource limits.  So even if you are disabled or over the age of 65 you can not get SSI if you have more than 2K in resources (bank accounts, cash, life insurance..etc), or you are above the income limit for your living arrangement. SSI is different from state to state, so the income levels are different. The resource level is the same across the states though. If you own a house, and live in that house, it does not count towards your 2K limit. One car is also exempt from your resource limit. SSD has NO resource guide lines, but if you EARN a certain level of wages it will affect your SSD.  \n\nCopy everything you hand in to the SSA, and if you have questions DO NOT RELY ON THE INFORMATION YOU ARE GIVEN AT THE SSA 1-800 (1-800-772-1213) PHONE NUMBER.  The best way to use the 1-800 phone number is to call it to make an appointment to talk to someone in your local Social Security office. \n\nGood Luck!!
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Look into the PASS program. You can get information on that at your local SSA office, or http://www.SSA.gov
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When my brother and sister did theirs it took them a couple of months because they had everything already the only thing needed was the green card in their hands. However things have change and I would say it depends on which state they will live in because the more populated immigrant states take longer. As soon as they arrive have your brother fill out his selective service card (very important). They will be given the paperwork to get their social security cards and the steps to getting their green cards. I would say 6 months maximum for everything.
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Yes, my son just started receiving it.\nDoes your child go see a counslor at your local community mental health clinic? \nIf not take them to set up meetings which will vary weekly or monthly.\nIf they do and you have record of this, you can go to your local SSI office and apply.\nand SSI will have them go see someone at a clinic for a determination and it usually takes a couple months for a reply.\n\nGood Luck
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It is my understanding that SSI disability is a federal program under Social Security. Therefore there is no difference in the benefits received in different states.\n\nInstead of looking for more money, perhaps you should consider finding where it's less expensive to live on the income you have.
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i think it can take anywhere from a month on up..I've heard horror stories about it taking a year..then I've heard stories about it taking a month..Good luck..they are the slowest organization on the planet lol.
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Go to http://www.ssa.gov/ for your answers on SS
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One month.\nhttp://www.funeralnet.com/info_guide/ss_benefits.html
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I am not sure how it is done, but I know my neighbor just got disability and he has not been able to work much in his life due to seizures... he is 44 years old...Best of Luck!\n\ntecnically it is ssi not ssd
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You can take care of it online or with a call to a 1-800\nnumber.  See the following site:\n\nhttp://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=219
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Are you near retirement for SS (62-65)?\n\nOr are you trying for SS disability benefits?\n\nIf you are trying for SSI then the following information may help:\n\nUnder SSI, income includes cash, checks, and other things you get\nthat can be used for food, clothing, or shelter. It even includes\nitems you wouldn't have to report for federal, state, or local\nincome taxes. Following are examples of income. \n\n* Wages from your job, whether in cash or another form; \n* Net earnings from your business if you're self-employed; \n* The value of food, shelter, or clothing that someone gives you,\n  or the amount of money they give you to help pay for them; \n* Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits;\n* Railroad retirement and railroad unemployment benefits;\n* Annuities, pensions from any government or private source,      \n  workers' compensation, unemployment insurance benefits, black   \n  lung benefits, and Social Security benefits; \n* Prizes, settlements, and awards, including court-ordered\n  awards; \n* Proceeds of life insurance policies; \n* Gifts and contributions; \n* Support and alimony payments; \n* Inheritances in cash or property; \n* Interest earned, including interest on savings, checking, and   \n  other accounts; \n* Rental income; \n* Strike pay and other benefits from unions.\n\nThe following items are not income. \n\n* Medical care and services; \n* Social services; \n* Receipts from the sale, exchange, or replacement of things you\n  own;\n* Income tax refunds; \n* Earned Income Tax Credit payments; \n* Payments made by life or disability insurance on charge\n  accounts or other credit accounts; \n* Proceeds of a loan; \n* Bills paid by someone else for things other than food,\n  clothing, or shelter;\n* Replacement of lost or stolen income; \n* Weatherization assistance.\n\nI left a resource link below.\n\nJeff\nhttp://www.Effective-Resume-Writing.com
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Depending upon where you live and how you submit it - it will take anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks typically.
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You can't order one, you have to go to the Social Security Administration and apply for one.  You will need proof or id, such as birth certificate, drivers license or state issued id card.  Takes about six weeks to get one.
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It's actually a total of six months from the time you were disabled, and there is no guarantee you will be approved then. It's just the time you have to wait to apply. They really could care less if you survive or not, as a matter of fact it's to their benefit if you don't.
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It took my ex husband two years to get it, and he was all messed up.  I worked for the Disability Determination Board in Little Rock several years ago, and they automatically deny all claims initially, at least they did then.  That was in 1980.
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As someone who has just been through the system and won my appeal.  My hearing was in Mid-July, my decision late September and my first monthly check came in March for the month of February, I have since received another monthly check in April, however I have not received back pay yet and it was determined that my date of disability was January, 2002.  Do not plan to get your back pay all in the beginning.  I have talked to others that told me they did not receive back pay until after receiving several single month payments.  I did go to the Social Security Office after winning my case and was placed on SSI from the time I applied till I started receiving Social Security Disability Payments.  They will deduct that much of your lump sum payment for what you get SSI.  They also are limited to the amount of back pay they can give at once by SSI so they break down the lump sum payments.  I am not sure what they do on Back pay from SSDI as to date I have not received them yet.  However you are in better shape just being approved and seeing about temporary SSI than you have been in.  Eventually things do get better, however when you are broke the time seems to go much slower.  Good Luck!
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To get best answer that question simply call or email Social Security and ask them. As calling can take a long time on hold, email will be faster.\n\nOnline email contact\nhttp://www.ssa.gov/feedback/index.htm\n\nSocial Security has a toll-free number that operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday: 1-800-772-1213. If you have a touch-tone phone, recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Please have your Social Security number handy when you call us.