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Originally Posted by Babyboomer15
I know someone that just has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer(rectal,possibly lungs,kidneys,liver). He hasn't worked in the past 2 1/2 yrs but has collected unemployment over that time period. Does that count as work credits or how does that work? Would he qualify for SSDI if not SSI? I know he would have too wait 6 months before applying for benefits.
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No work credits for unemployment. He needs 5 years of work in the last 10, so if he was working for the other 7 1/2 years in the last 10, then he should have more than enough.
He needs to file now. He may have to wait the waiting period before being paid, but he can file today and should file as soon as possible. Start online. This month.