Waiting for a Social Security Disability decision is a long and financially draining process. You may be eligible for income while you wait.
Many people who are waiting for a decision in their Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income claim are forced to apply for assistance from the Department of Public Welfare or County Assistance Office. If you qualify for welfare, you can collect cash assistance, food stamps, and a medical card the entire time you are waiting for your Social Security Disability decision. To qualify, you must meet specific income and resource requirements.
When you apply for cash assistance, the Department of Public Welfare or your County Assistance Office will require that you apply for Social Security Disability benefits. You can apply for benefits online or at your local Social Security Office.
The Department of Public Welfare or your County Assistance Office must be reimbursed for any cash assistance you receive while waiting for a favorable Social Security decision. If you are awarded Supplemental Security Income the Department of Public Welfare or your County Assistance Office will be reimbursed automatically from your back benefit. If you are awarded Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) you will be required to reimburse the Department of Public Welfare or your County Assistance Office once you receive your back benefits. You are not required to reimburse the Department of Public Welfare or your County Assistance Office for your medical card and food stamps.
For answers about how welfare will affect your Social Security Disability claim complete the contact form or call now. We can answer your questions and help you to apply for Social Security Disability benefits.
