Can you apply for disability if you already receive SS?I am 68 years old and have COPD, CAD Coronary Heart Disease, PAD Peripheral Artery Disease and have 13 arterial stents. I receive SS and Medicare and have PAAD. My income from work is $368.00 gross every two weeks. I do not qualify for food stamps or any other benefits except a once a year lump sum payment on my electric bill. Everyone I know is nagging me to apply for Disability and when I say I already receive SS they tell me I can receive both. I don't believe I can. That is why I am writing to you, so that I can tell them once and for all that you get one or the other, not both. You are correct. If you are already receiving Social Security and you are past the age of 66, you are not able to file for disability. Unless, that is, you have never filed for disability and you became disabled prior to six month before full retirement age. If you have medical evidence to support that you were disabled prior to full retirement age, you might wish to file a disability claim. This might increase your monetary amount. Hard to say without knowing all the variables. I hope this helps. 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 does Social Security consider pain? How is memory loss considered by Social Security Disability? Is Chronic Fatigue considered a disability by Social Security? How Residual Functional Capacity affects Social Security Disability and SSI claims Tips for Social Security Disability Psychological and mental testing Does Social Security Disability Come With Medicaid Benefits? Applying for Disability or SSI - How long does it take How to file for disability in Ohio |
