I applied for SSI Disability benefits about a month ago, over the internet. I had not heard anything about it until I received a letter in the mail, yesterday. The letter said that I had a telephone appointment. They said they needed from me, my bank account number of where I would like my checks deposited and proof of age. Since they are asking me about where I would like the checks deposited, does that mean I am going to be appoved?
2006-09-15 04:12:22 · 10 answers · asked by Shay 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have already sumbitted the medical and work history report to SSA, along with medical release forms or them to obtain any medical records, when I first applied.
2006-09-15 04:21:36 · update #1
Maybe.
2006-09-15 04:14:01 · answer #1 · answered by Bawney 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The request for a bank No. is not acceptance but is an indication that you are being considered. It may be that you do qualify. SSDI is not hard to get if a person is truly disabled. If they have the medical records and they definitely do show that you are not a candidate for rehabilitation then you probably will get it. If you are over fifty most likely they won't consider rehab. If it is a vision disability then you will get a lot more than for any other disability except if you lost both legs and both arms. Strange but that is the way it is. You will not get a lot so apply for other benefits such as medical and housing payments. Good luck.
2006-09-15 05:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. A friend of mine is disabled and has applied for SSI, three years later she is still waiting for a decision. She went to a hearing back in April and saw one of their doctors in July. As far as the phone appointment, they need more information on you. They will ask you several questions and will tell you what doctors paper work they need. Also, don't be discourage a lot of people are denied the first time. You need to appeal it, if that happens to you. Don't just let it go.
2006-09-15 04:29:21 · answer #3 · answered by kim_in_craig 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it does not mean you will be approved. They asked me the same questions and was turned down on initial and reconsideration. Now goes before an administrative law judge (ALJ) These are just policy and procedure on the part of SS. Sorry to put a damper on your parade but unless you are legally blind and or in a wheelchair 3/4 of the cases get turned down. Would be interested to know your disability. Mine is multiple: lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, raynaulds, carpal tunnel, RA, Fibroidmalsia, etc. And they still turned me down. All the luck in the world to you. You might be one of the lucky ones who get approved either on initial or reconsideration. They also want your birth certificate, marriage license if it applies, past marriages, divorce stuff and SS #'s of husband and or ex husband, past work history etc. The reason they ask all the financial is to see if you qualify for other programs. If you have a certain amount of assets, i.e. investments, how much in your bank acct. savings included, life insurance etc. then you don't qualify for additional benefits. And if possible, get your medical records from all treating sources, this apparently is up to you as they will only go back so far, 2 years I believe. They tell you they will help you get your records. Yup, right. I got all of mine dating way back 12 years ago and sent them in and they never even looked at them.
Oh gosh, yes I totally agree with the immediate above poster. DO NOT PUT INFO ON WEBSITE!!! Make them send you a package and make copies of everything you fill out for your records. This way you can be consistant with all your answers to the abundance of paper work you will have to fill out. they will be looking for inconsistancies in your forms. And the freedom of information act requires them to send you all information in your file upon request from you and don't for one minute let them tell you any differently.
2006-09-15 04:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by snobunny 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
From my experience with a couple of friends, what you have described, is the very beginning of the process. Your first application is just about automatically rubber stamped "DECLINED". This discourages many people and they drop their claim. If you file an appeal, and there will be several, you MAY get approved in about 2 to 3 years. Suggest you get an attorney specailizing in SSI claims, without one your chances are unfortunately very slim.
2006-09-15 04:31:03 · answer #5 · answered by Brite Tiger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. SSI disability benefits are very hard to get and it is a lengthy process which usually takes the help of an attorney, unless you have a very obvious disability.
Good luck
2006-09-15 04:15:47 · answer #6 · answered by drpsholder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are asking for that info about the bank acct ect, then you probably have been approved. if they also want to know more about the disability or proof (a paper from the doctor) then you may not be approved yet.Sounds like you are to me cuz they dont usually waste their time with the bank info, ect. if you may not be qualified. good luck! P.S. Be very careful it was a secure site. if not you may be giving a crook your info. I would find a number to call them back before your phone interview to make sure you have an interview set with them. crooks are very sneaky these days. they are able to make web pages that look like the real thing.
2006-09-15 04:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by humorme! 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Welcome to the first part of a long process. It took my mom 3 years to get it and that was with an appeal.
2006-09-15 04:46:44 · answer #8 · answered by darkemoregan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ought to additionally report for Medicaid on your state. SSI+State incapacity are merely sufficient to proceed to exist. (i'm on the two.) additionally notice for the foodstuff Stamp application. Welcome to the risk-free practices internet.
2016-09-30 23:51:12 · answer #9 · answered by haslinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My tarot card reading says no. Sorry!
2006-09-15 04:16:36 · answer #10 · answered by Raven Fuqfest 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋