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Social Security Administration In Bellingham

Community Resource

Serves: Bellingham, Whatcom County

About this resource

This program provides monthly payments to individuals who have previously worked or are unable to work due to a disability. Payments may begin after the sixth full month of disability. SSDI recipients might also qualify for Medicare benefits.

Application Process: To apply, individuals can call to schedule an appointment at a local Social Security office or submit an application online. The Social Security Administration may expedite applications for those with certain rare diseases or cancer.

Cost: There are no associated fees.

Who can use this

  • Eligibility is based on prior work history, requiring applicants to have worked five years within the last decade and earned sufficient credits to be considered 'insured.' A severe disability must prevent the applicant from working for at least 12 months or lead to death, with periodic medical evaluations to assess the ability to return to work.

Get in touch

Phone
(800) 772-1213
Website
www.ssa.gov/
Address
710 Alabama Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Bellingham, Washington
Hours

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