Even after the Social Security Administration (SSA) approves your application for disability benefits, you may still have to wait a while before you receive your first check in the mail. This is because there is a five-month elimination period, or waiting period, for disability benefits. The Social Security elimination period starts on the date that your injury or illness became disabling, also known as your "disability onset date." Under the law, you...
Should I Apply for SSD Benefits if I Have a Terminal Illness?
You should definitely apply for Social Security Disability Benefits if you have a terminal illness and you should do so right away. I know when your faced with being diagnosed with a terminal illness you have a lot on your mind, your family has a lot on their mind, there's a lot to worry about. And adding one more thing to do is difficult. But, it's really important to file the application, because if you file the application and you tell Social Security...