Under the Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI/Title II), there are three basic categories of individuals who can qualify for cash benefits on the basis of disability: A person under age 65 who worked long enough to be covered under Social Security and then had to stop working due to a disability. See similar questions...

The amount of time that it takes depends on how quickly all the necessary evidence can be obtained. The average time between the date of application and the final decision is just over 100 days, but this can vary greatly depending upon how many sources the Disability Determination Bureau (DDB) needs to contact and how quickly they respond. You can help by supplying information as quickly as possible whenever DDB asks for it. See similar questions...

The duration of your claim is equal to 36% of your total base period wages divided by your basic weekly benefit rate (not including dependent's allowance). The most you are allowed to collect is an amount equal to 26 full weeks. You may claim these weeks any time you are unemployed during your benefit year. See similar questions...

There are many reasons why it may be in your best interest to consider buying a policy on your own. So that you can review your specific circumstances, please call our customer service department during regular business hours. See similar questions...

Work-related injuries or illnesses are not compensable under the Temporary Disability Benefits Law.  However, if you file a claim for workers' compensation benefits and it is contested by the workers' compensation insurance carrier, you may be eligible for temporary disability benefits while the workers' compensation issues are being resolved.  To protect our subrogation rights, we would file a lien against any subsequent workers' compensation award. See similar questions...

If your disability begins on or after the start of the labor dispute in which you are a participant, disability benefits will not be paid for the duration of the dispute.  If you are still disabled after the labor dispute is over, benefits can be paid for the period following the ending date of the labor dispute. See similar questions...

Yes.  As long as you are no longer using illegal drugs and you are being treated for the substance abuse in a program with a licensed physician, you may collect disability benefits.  Your physician must certify that you are disabled, and you must meet all other eligibility requirements. No. Coverage under an approved Private Plan replaces State Plan coverage.  Since you are not covered by the State Plan, you cannot be paid State Plan benefits, even if you continued to be disabled. See similar questions...

Yes, there can be income withholding for Social Security Disability and Social Security Retirement benefits. There cannot be a withholding for SSI because those benefits are a form of public assistance. The law requires the non-residential parent to notify the CSEA when a change in employment occurs. Even if he/she doesn't, the employment or assets are reported through the New Hire Reporting Program. See similar questions...