Qualifing for disability benefits with a terminal illness
March 11, 2014
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.
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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