SSI does not slow SSDI application

[Guest guest]

, hi again,

Applications for SSI do not 'slow' your SSDI approval at all. SSI has

no back-waiting period like SSDI - thus, attorneys don't make much $

working on SSI applications. Just my 5 cents.

Since right now your SSDI is awaiting a Hearing and assignment of an

ALJ, you have nothing to loose but inquiring into SSI and I would

encourage you to do this. Again, you will have to show your financial

records, which gets very personal, but the initial application for SSI

is done over the phone and then you will know if you meet the

criteria. Or check out SSA's website and read over the SSI part.

I'm happy for you that your husband is so terrific - it helps so much

to have good support when navigating the SSA's programs and entitlement.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

I'm going to call SSA today and if I'm satified with

what they tell me I'm going to apply for the SSI. All

they can do is say no. Thanks for the information.

--- gfijig <fijiwigged@...> wrote:

> , hi again,

>

> Applications for SSI do not 'slow' your SSDI

> approval at all. SSI has

> no back-waiting period like SSDI - thus, attorneys

> don't make much $

> working on SSI applications. Just my 5 cents.

>

> Since right now your SSDI is awaiting a Hearing and

> assignment of an

> ALJ, you have nothing to loose but inquiring into

> SSI and I would

> encourage you to do this. Again, you will have to

> show your financial

> records, which gets very personal, but the initial

> application for SSI

> is done over the phone and then you will know if you

> meet the

> criteria. Or check out SSA's website and read over

> the SSI part.

>

> I'm happy for you that your husband is so terrific -

> it helps so much

> to have good support when navigating the SSA's

> programs and entitlement.

>

> ~ Gretchen

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