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Date:7/8/2008

percentage of cases, Allsup has seen payments as quickly as one to two weeks from the time of notification. Typically, this is for simpler cases awarded at the initial application or first appeal in the SSDI claims process. One to three months is more typical for claims awarded at levels three and four. These time frames represent an average or general guideline – specific time frames may be shorter or longer.

Does my family receive anything?
Once someone qualifies for disability benefits, certain members of his or her family also may qualify for benefits on that person’s record. Benefits might be paid to a spouse or children. Each family member may be eligible for a monthly benefit of up to 50 percent of the individual’s disability rate. However, there is a limit to the total amount of money that can be paid to a family on an individual’s Social Security record. According to the SSA, the limit varies, but it is between 150 and 180 percent of an individual’s disability benefit.

Why would I want SSDI benefits?
Besides the regular monthly disability income, there are several additional benefits to receiving SSDI. These include medical benefits—24 months after the date of entitlement to SSDI benefits, an individual becomes eligible for Medicare; prescription drug coverage, which falls under Medicare; protected retirement benefits and benefits for dependents. Find out more by visiting the online section: Why You Want Social Secu
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