There are actually two waiting periods for Social Security disability. If you’re approved for any sort of disability benefit other than SSI there’s a five-month waiting period after disability begins before cash begins. There’s also a 24-month waiting period on top of that before Medicare begins.
You’re expecting that there must be some reason you can understand why these waiting periods exist but there really aren’t any, at least not any you’ll accept. The waiting periods exist for two reasons. One is to save money. The other is because compromises were made in order for Social Security benefits to pass Congress in the first place. Those who opposed disability benefits and Medicare couldn’t prevent passage of the legislation. All they could accomplish was to make it as brutal as possible. Why would members of Congress be so hostile to disabled people? I really can’t tell you.
If you think this is awful, let your members of Congress know. They’re the ones who can change this.
If you’re in NC and want help with your Social Security disability claim, call Hall & Rouse, P.C. at 1-866-425-5347
