While SSDI has brought relief and hope to millions, there are a few challenges to overcome in the system. In January 2009, almost 3 million individuals who have applied for SSDI are stuck in the system and will wait an average of 2-3 years for assistance.
Overwhelming? Yes. Still applying for SSDI is one of the best financal steps you can take when a diagnosis like Parkinson appears to have long-term impact. These benefits are rightly your if you qualify. From Allusp's website below are a few suggestions to help the SSDI process move more quickly.
1. Determine your eligibility for SSDI. A few eligibility guidelines are 1)You've received your diagnoses before full retirement age (65-67); 2) you are not working due to reasons like fibro; and have received a taxed paycheck for five of the last ten years. For a full list of criteria, visit http://Allsup.com.
2. Ask your doctor for a written medical confirmation. At the beginning you will need this or your process will be slowed down two or three months,
3, Meet deadlines. If benefits are denied at any stage of the process, there is only a 60 day window to file an appeal. You don't want to miss the deadline or else the process starts all over again.
Don't give up during the application process! Get help early and be persistent. While 60 percent of first time applicants are denied by the Social Security Administration. It is also known that two thirds of applicants who appeal eventually receive financial assistance. No one could have prepared for the day your doctor said, "I's Parkinson's." but there is help available and government fund to give back a little of your stability. Good Luck.....Love Pokie
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