Serious illness can expedite application
A terminal illness, which is incurable and likely to cause death, may also help speed up the process.
The SSA considers the following to be terminal:
- Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- Specific cancer types
- Those getting inpatient hospice or home hospice care
- On a cardiopulmonary life-sustaining device
- Those going to get a heart, liver, or lung transplant
The SSA requires evidence of the condition to approve SSDI.
SSDI applications can sometimes be expedited
There are a few ways you might get SSDI benefits quicker by expressing a dire need.
This includes if you are without food or medicine, and you can’t get them because of a lack of financial assets.
Also, a dire need may apply if you are set to get evicted or foreclosed, or lack shelter.
If you believe you qualify, you’ll need to write a dire need letter and explain your situation to your SSA and why you need benefits quicker.
You should include any relevant documentation in your letter.
Mental health is a concern among veterans
The Social Security Administration acknowledged that mental health is a growing and sustained concern for veterans.
Their blog cites that 20% of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan experience PTSD or depression.
“Unfortunately, many veterans don’t seek help due to the perceived stigma surrounding mental health issues. They may worry that they’ll be seen as weak or that their military careers could be negatively affected. This often leads to veterans suffering in silence,” shares the post.
Give an Hour is a free and confidential mental health resource for veterans.
Veterans impacted by many ailments may be eligible for SSDI.
Compassionate Allowance Program expedites benefits
The Compassionate Allowance Program speeds up the process of receiving benefits.
The SSA claims that through leading technology, the agency can identify who is qualified quickly and get them benefits faster.
Acting Commissioner Kijakazi explains: “The Social Security Administration remains committed to reducing barriers and ensuring people who are eligible for benefits receive them.”
“Our Compassionate Allowances program allows us to reinforce that commitment by expediting the disability application process for people with the most severe disabilities.”
Eligible conditions for SSDI
The Compassionate Allowance Program gives applicants the chance to quickly claim disability benefits.
These disabilities include:
- 1p36 Deletion Syndrome
- Anaplastic Ependymoma
- Calciphylaxis, Cholangiocarcinoma
- FOXG1 Syndrome
- Leber Congenital Amaurosis
- Metastatic Endometrial Adenocarcinoma Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
- Pineoblastoma – Childhood
- Primary Omental Cancer
- Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Lung – Stages II-IV
- Trisomy 9
How to avoid Social Security scams
The Social Security Administration said Americans can avoid fraudulent calls and internet “phishing” schemes by not revealing personal information, clicking malicious links, or opening suspicious attachments.
The agency said most emails from Social Security will come from a “.gov” email address.
If an email address does not end in “.gov”, use caution before opening attachments or clicking on pictures or links.
You can learn more about how to protect your personal information and online account on the administration’s security webpage.
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