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Social Security Administration In Kennewick

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About this resource

This program provides monthly financial assistance to individuals who have a work history or are unable to work due to a disability. Payments may begin after the sixth full month of the disability. Those receiving SSDI might also qualify for Medicare benefits.

Application Process: Individuals can schedule an appointment at their local Social Security office or submit an application online. The Social Security Administration may expedite applications for individuals with certain rare conditions or cancer.

Cost: There are no fees associated with this program.

Who can use this

  • Eligibility is partially based on an individual's work history, requiring five years of work in the last decade and sufficient credits to be considered 'insured.' Applicants must have a significant disability that prevents them from working for at least 12 months or leads to death, with periodic medical evaluations to assess the ability to return to work.

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