What happens when you are medically approved for disability benefits under SSI?If you are medically approved for disability benefits, your claim is sent back to your local Social Security office for adjudication. The SSI disability program requires that you be contacted for an end of the line interview called a PERC. During this interview, a Social Security claims representative will review your income and resources to make sure that you still meet the strict limitations of this need based disability program. They will also review your living arrangements to determine what your monthly payment will be. You may be saying, how does my living arrangement affect the amount of SSI I receive? Well it might surprise you to know that you are not guaranteed the full SSI disability amount. In order to receive the full SSI disability benefit amount, you cannot be receiving money from family and friends and you must be paying your fair share of the essential household expenses (rent, mortgage, and utilities). For example, if four individuals live in the household your benefit must enable you to pay your quarter of the expenses. If you cannot, you will be put into a reduced benefit amount until you can pay your fair share. The PERC will address these issue along with any other non-medical requirement of the SSI disability program to determine if you are eligible for payment. If you are eligible for SSI, you will receive an approval letter that provides the amount you will receive and when to expect payment. Conversely, if you no longer meet the non-medical requirements of the program, you will receive a denial notice. SSI disability applicants can be denied disability benefits even if they were medically approved for disability. 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: Applying for Disability in North Carolina How does a person get approved for disability? Can you be approved for disability without having to go to a hearing? How Often Does Social Security Approve Disability The First Time You Apply? Medical Disability Requirements for SSD and SSI What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Can I Be Eligible For SSI And Social Security Disability At The Same Time? |
