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Qualifing for disability benefits with a terminal illness
According to the Social Security administration website, A person with a terminal illness may qualify for disability benefits. The requirements are the same as for a person with a non-terminal illness.
Social Security Administration make every effort to identify a case involving a person with a potentially terminal illness as early in the claims process as possible. SSA tightly control the case throughout the claims process and make special efforts to assist the person.
According to Social Security Administration website – You can check on your disability claim application status on line. This online service allows you to check the status of your completed retirement, survivor or disability application. Please allow 5 days from the date you originally filed your application before you use this service. https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/IAPS/applicationStatus