What questions will I be asked on a phone interview with Social Security?For the purpose of filing for SSD or SSI disability, the same questions will be asked whether your file by phone or in person. For that matter, the online disability application asks the same questions as well. Generally, they will begin the interview with some questions about your personal life. For example, they will ask if you are married or have you been married to someone 10 years or more. If either of these apply, you will be asked to provide information about your spouse or ex'spouse. They will also ask you if you have any children under the age of 19 or adult disabled children. If you do, they will list them in your application. While most of this is required for Social Security Disability (possible dependent benefits), the marriage information can be used to see if there may be Social Security entitlement for SSI beneficiaries who are not insured for SSD (spouse/divorced spouse). When you file for SSI, all potential Social Security entitlements must be addressed. After they get this information, they may ask you questions about your living arrangements, personal property (cars, homes, bank account, etc). If you are filing for SSI, be prepared to give this information. SSI is a need based disability program therefore income and resources must be evaluated. They will ask questions about your medical treatment history. Disability specialists prefer to have a at least twelve month medical history if possible. Therefore, your should be prepared to provide your treating professionals (doctors) names, addresses, dates of treatment, medications, and testing information to the claims specialist during your interview. Additionally, Social Security requires an evaluation of your work history. Consequently, you need to give information about any work your performed in the fifteen years prior to becoming disabled. This is not about specific employers but the types of work you have done. Disability examiners use this information as part of their five step sequential evaluation process that requires them to evaluate your ability to do your past work and your potential do other kinds of work. Once you have provided this information, the claims specialist will complete your application and medical forms. They will also have you complete your medical release via the attestation process. Basically, your disability claim is ready to be sent to the disability agency once your telephone interview is complete. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: How to Apply for Disability in North Carolina The Disability Application process Filing a disability application How do medical records and work history determine a Social Security Disability claim? Social Security Disability and Current Medical Records Can I Talk To the Disability Examiner Working On My Case? Will the the SSA Examiner Call or Contact me about my Social Security Disability or SSI Claim? |
