Thread: Applying for SSDI - Suggestions Appreciated
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Old 11-28-2008, 01:25 PM
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I applied without an attorney, and was approved within 3 months. Still had to wait for my 5 month waiting period to receive my first check.

~ Faith
The 5 month waiting period is mandatory for everyone! That's part of the law! One of the things that we've been working on is the waiting period, especially for those under 62! The waiting period!!! It can be up to 29 months!

Eliminating the 24-Month Medicare Waiting Period
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