If you have a disability that prevents you from working for over a year, you may qualify for SSDI. Some may not be eligible for this benefit, so they may want to apply for SSI.
Unfortunately, it can take a few months before an SSDI applicant can collect monthly checks. Wait times are not getting better over time. In fact, the average wait time to get a decision has increased a lot recently.
While it was about 120 days on average in 2019, it has increased to more than 220 days in the first six months of 2023. Needless to say, waiting for so long is really tough.
CAN I GET EXPEDITED PROCESSING FOR SSDI BENEFITS?
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), there are some conditions that can allow you to get expedited processing for SSDI benefits in the United States in 2024.
As a matter of fact, there are 2 Social Security programs that could help you get your SSDI disability benefits faster. On the one hand, you could take advantage of Quick Disability Determination if eligible.
On the other hand, other applicants may qualify for Compassionate Allowances. It is true that only 7.5% may qualify for this fast processing, but it may mean the world to these beneficiaries.
DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR COMPASSIONATE ALLOWANCE OR QUICK DISABILITY DETERMINATION?
In general, once you apply, the Social Security Administration will decide if your application can qualify for Compassionate Allowance or QDD. So, digital tools can flag your case to get expedite processing.
Anyway, if you have a medical condition that allows you to benefit from any of these two programs, you can inform SSA as you file. In this way, you can avoid any delays or mistakes.
Other ways to get faster processing for your SSDI application are:
- get Congressional help.
- have a terminal illness.
- be in dire financial need.
- due to military service (veterans & wounded warrior)
