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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Medicare/Insurance => Topic started by: frankswife on September 25, 2012, 05:55:39 PM

Title: Approved for SSDI
Post by: frankswife on September 25, 2012, 05:55:39 PM

Frank got his approval letter today for SSDI. It has only been one month since he applied. He wont actually get any money until March, because you have to be disabled for 5 months, but I was surprised how quick the approval was! One weight off our shoulders. Anyone else get approved this quickly?

Title: Re: Approved for SSDI
Post by: MightyMike on September 25, 2012, 06:29:41 PM

Mine got approved about that fast too.  I had the paperwork sent in towards the end of my short-term disability through FMLA.  Congrats.

Title: Re: Approved for SSDI
Post by: lmunchkin on September 27, 2012, 07:47:54 PM

The minute the interview (phone) had ended, he was told it was approved. There was a waiting period of 5 to 6 months before first check was received.

lmunchkin

Title: Re: Approved for SSDI
Post by: jbeany on October 19, 2012, 08:10:01 PM

It's pretty easy to get with ESRD - it's hard for them to argue that someone on life support shouldn't qualify!

Title: Re: Approved for SSDI
Post by: rosebudd85 on December 12, 2012, 08:10:48 AM

I still didn't recieve my letter but I did get my medicare card and I applied in August!  mmmmm by the time I get my letter I will be getting my first check I hope sure is hard without any income!

Title: Re: Approved for SSDI
Post by: Ricksters on December 12, 2012, 03:20:15 PM

I finally got my letter telling me that SSDI has been approved, and I will get my first check the end of January! :cheer:  I applied 6 months ago today...good thing I sold stock and had 6 months of savings in the bank...the next month is gonna be rough, but we'll make it somehow!

Ricki