Former SSA Manager: What happens AFTER you're DISABILITY APPROVAL?  

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I just want to add you are amazing and I appreciate your help and information. Going through this process has made me physically and mentally more ill. Now that I have been approved I am hoping soon to start feeling better a little bit. It has been a complete nightmare with paperwork and doctors visits. I am wore out. I have had two spinal surgeries which have left me with bad nerve damage in my neck and lower back. So basically all 4 limbs have been affected. Thank you Dr. Ed!

First, thank you Sir for your service to our country now and then. Appreciate also your continued service regarding disability or SSA matters.

Another informative video Ed. You are providing a great service for all your followers. Thank you for all you do to assist us. 👏👏👏

Just found your channel and you answered a question I had regarding being on disability before age 65 and Medicare. At 65 people can switch to a Medigap plan without having to answer the medical underwriting questions. My sister-in-law is deaf and filed for SSDI when she retired at 62. She is 64 and is currently on her retirement health plan. It is good to know that when she turns 65 she has the “do-over” option (get a Medigap or stay on her retiree medical plan). She stayed on her retiree plan when she got her Medicare card because she had a child that was under 26 on the retiree medical plan. Again thanks for making it clear on her options when she turns 65 in 2024.

Wow sure wished i knew this stuff before Thank you ❤🙏

Thank you for your service to all.

Thank you Sir! Semper fi, appreciate you!

Thank you Dr. Weir for keeping us inform. How about a video on spousal benefits after the recepient of SSDI has passed on.

I got approved for disability by the judge he said that I was approved and I am waiting on getting my award letter

Thanks Sir for the great info. That was really helpful.

Thank you so much Sir for the valuable information. You are much appreciated. I got a fully favorable decision as of 4/26 after two long years, now I'm wondering what is next. Thanks again Sir

Your the only one with this kinda info even my attorney didnt really explain much all they said was congrats and you should just keep going to your doctors thats it.

Excellent video. Thank you so much for everything you do. ❤

Thanks 🙏

Few are approved . Im one of them that was . Seen many that were refused . There left in limbo trying to survive with no income . A very screwed up system

Thank you. Semper Fi

Great video

Yes I would love to go back to work

Great video...

Thank you for all of the information that you give us in these videos. I do have a question about the Medicare start date issue. I was awarded SSDI in April of this year and my letter said that they determined that my entitlement date was November 2021. My question is, why is there a two-year wait for Medicare to start?

I started the ssdi process over a year ago and I was denied twice and just had my hearing and was given a bench decision approval, do I still have to wait 5 months after approval??? I figured waiting over a year has been long enough.

I was approved 23 yr ago Applied in May was approved in August! Got 1st SSDI check following March! No hearings, appeals, Judges. But I did all the legwork & went to see them in person. No filing online. If you do it sits there & you wait. I have gad several reviews over yrs & never once turned down🤔

I was just approved a few days ago after almost 5 years of applying/appealing and such; I should soon get my 1st check. I was told that my back pay was gonna be reviewed, by the county because I received EBT within the whole process. To be honest, I dont even care about the money from the past, I somehow survived. I care more about from now on, since my condition was worsen.😢😅

Dr…. my sister has been on SSI for many years due to mental health conditions….. she contacted me recently and told me a close friend of hers passed away from heart failure, then, she said she had no idea that he had her on a life insurance policy … and is set to receive 120,000. she cannot have more than 2000 in an account…. she doesn’t know where to turn, or how and what to do with this check she’s about to receive. she needs her monthly monetary benefit and medical for life. thanks

If approved, you get a check!!!

if I have been on SSDI for two years and qualify for Medicare and have a dependent, would my child also qualify for this health insurance ? or would I have to pay a separate private insurance for my child?

Where do I go to set up direct deposit? Do I have to wait for my first check before I do?

I got approved in September 2023 after I filed back in July 2022. I didn't get the onset date I was told I was gonna get. I got July 27, 2023 and I was told by the DDS rep it was going to be June 2022, which is the month I couldn't work anymore. Need help

Hello Dr. Weir. I recently started watching your videos and appreciate them very much. I have heard you say several times that the Medicare Part B is about $170 per month. Is it true that the Part B premium is a sliding scale based on income?

Yes, I want your help, I just found out yesterday that I was approved but that is all I know, I Don what the Alleged onset date is because when I applied I told them November 2022 because I have MS and it was in the months that it was hot and I couldn't think clear about things so I should have told them October of 2021 so I will have to see I guess when I get the approval letter but I don't know how long you have to Ammend it if you don't agree, please if able and thank you.

I was in a workman's comp case and filed for social security disability when I finally settled my workman's comp case social security disability deducted 50% of my workman's comp settlement amount from my social security disability back pay they say it's not taxed but boy 50% I would of rather payed taxes on that money it would not have been 50%

I’m waiting to get approved again after 7 years. I lost it due to a corrupt doctor at 16. I had had it my entire childhood before that. I’m 22 and trying to get it again. I’m crossing my fingers

Sure like to know way to talk social security on the phone other than answering machine.

Why would anyone need to go to a Social Security Office for the 1099? They have your address. The people I know on SSDI get one in the mail every year late January.

Ed, I got a Benefit Verification Letter, but not an Award Letter. The Benefit Verification Letter doesn't contain any of the, CDR, MINE, Diary or RZ codes. Is there something we have to ask for directly? Also on the SSA website, there is no option for asking for an Award Letter. Maybe it has changed?

Thank you Mr weir my name is Rigo

I filed for disability in 2015 and in 2016 they denied my claim. In 2017 I challenged them without representation and received approval in December 2018. I was never given any back pay. How do I challenge this?

Im a little confused...can i make for example 1400 a month indefinitely or it's only for 45 months?9 plus 36?

What is the case that you now live overseas. How does that all work if my case is permanent in regards to my medical condition. I do not plan on returning to work and will have direct deposit

Dr. Ed: I just turned 65 this month & have been on SSDI since 2010. My question: Once you turn 65, how many months is the period (Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment Period??) to switch your (my case:) Medicare Advantage Plan back to original Medicare + supplements (Medigap)? Also, do I have to go through underwriting if I do this switch within this time period? Thanks! I've got to get this taken care of.

They cut my mom’s amount from when they took her off disability to retirement.

Can you talk about Dialysis SSD

How long dos it take to get your ssdi benfits after you see there I doctor and you get approved for ssdi benfits. I'm leaglry blind ill see there I doctor in september.of this year.

Hi...do they really check the amount of hours that you work if you are self employed like an Uber driver, or they just go by the net income?

I’m waiting for my hearing scheduled April2,2024. On my SSA account, it says” work history not available at the time @ in bold red. Is that something I should be concerned about?

So when you get disability and you reach FRA and they drop disability for SS will you still get the 125% benefits at 70?

Hello i was told that I can set up my Direct Deposit before an approval, so they will have the information if approved. Is this true?

Hi. I was approved for SSDI on May 9 received a call from SS on May 15 verifying information the rep. told me I should receive a payment in 3 to 7 days is this normally true?

I was approved for disability last week. After I turned 62 three weeks ago I received a phone call from disability is saying I have to apply for early retirement. Can I receive disability and early retirement? I feel that they trying to get me to sign up for early retirement so they don't have to pay me my back pay and would I receive more income with a disability or early retirement?

Ty. But my award letter has No mire ot mine it just says we found you disabled and will review every 5 to 7 years! Should I call them and ask or just wait till I get a letter? I'm 53 and 6months if that even matters.

Do you have a choice on what age you want your ssdi benfits switch over to retirement benfits or do you have to take it at 62 if I can I rather take it at 67 get more benfits at 67 then at 62.

Still waiting since Jan for my 14 yr old to be added as auxillary. Does it take a long time usually?

Do you know how to handle an over payment? I filed an appeal because i had no idea about it. Any advice on how to handle this?

I’m 50 years old and think I might be a little short on my work credit hours (31/40). Do you think I might qualify for SSDI? Thank you

Varo is a wonderful option to direct Express, he's so right direct Express is horrible !!!

My SSD application is back at the field office, after DDS, to make sure I still meet the non med requirements for benefits. During the the application process early on, my former boss, out of pity, paid me $500 per week for 8 weeks so could pay my rent and not get behind in bills. But I did not work at all. I filed in March, had received that pity pay from March-May, so is SSA likely to deny my application for receiving that much money during the "5 month" waiting period?

I've received my Notice of Decision from the ALJ, but I'm still waiting for my Letter of Award. I was approved on January 10, 2024, but my login shows payments suspended. I live in Kyrgyzstan. How can I get my SSDI payments unsuspended? Is it common for accounts to be suspended after approval in this process?

Unable to find any mention about SSD diagnostic codes in your videos. I had emailed you on the 11th asking about this. Didn’t want to waste your time with a phone call if you were unfamiliar. Can you please let me know either way. Thank you.

My daughter was finally approved for SSDI after being chronically sick since she was 10, she is now 27, the SS said she does not get any financial support because her husband who is a marine makes to much money for her to receive any money?

Hi...if im collecting disability and work for Uber eats using my own car...and i make an average during the year of 1000 a month after deductions, will I be okay?

Am I under a legal obligation to inform the SSA about my WTP or it really doesn't matter?

I've been on SSDI at 62. What happens when I turn 65. Do I loose my disability.

What is full retirement age, 62 or 65? Thanks!

If you are disabled and then get custody of a grandchild can they be added and receive benfits?

Atty told me i was approved on January 5, as of February 3 still no letter, etc. Reason to worry 🤔??

What's do they mean by quality review

If I full time and my husband is disabled. Do we qualify for child amount since we have a minor.

Did not talk about a Medicaid.

What age is FRA?

They been hounding me for thirteen years. . In my house. Telling my family. .my neighbors. It's a nite mire. Can't. Drive. Bad eyes. Fbi Jax fla. Sheriff department. I been sick. For a good while. I hav.t a life at a ll. It's a nite mare.n my house. I can hear them taiking.on My phone. 13 years I can't. Go to the bath room. Theiring talking.

She is getting 3 SS Her SS for $1500 X hub 2 $1500 My X3 $2200 out of $2800 accrued before DOM collecting 3 '87-'99 we was married 2000-2024 she is collecting mine from 1981-2023 and i didn't know her until1999

thank you! first question. My letter I saw on the ssa.gov website and it states that I was approved May 9th and will get my first payment I think it was June 15th. So what exactly is the waiting period for I am confused??? thank you!

Question: I was awarded SSDI in 2019. I received a 'notice of over payment' letter from The SSA in 2022 which stated that I received $89,000.00 in SSDI benefits from 2019-2021, that I should have received $65,000.00 in SSDI benefits and because of this I received an over payment and owe the SSA $24,000.00. My bank statements show I received $41,000.00 in SSDI benefits for the period in question from 2019-2021. The SSA 1099 'Explanation of SSDI benefits forms' that I received for 2019, 2020 and 2021 add up to a combined total of $44,000.00 of SSDI benefits that I received. Wouldn't my bank statements and SSA 1099 'Explanation of SSDI benefits forms' from 2019, 2020 and 2021 alone prove that an error was made on SSA's part, regardless of the claims they make?? I requested a letter of explanation for the over payment and after receiving a vague letter of explanation I also received another letter from SSA stating that they used $15,000.00 of my future SSDI benefits to pay off part of the over payment, leaving me with a reduced over payment balance owed of $9,000.00. I immediately filled out and mailed a 'Request of Reconsideration' to SSA via certified mail. Providing bank statements my 2019, 2020 and 2021 SSA 1099 Explanation of SSDI benefits forms. I also pointed out that while I appreciated the new $9,000.00 reduced over payment balance, it along with the $15,000.00 the SSA used to help pay off part of the over payment was based on the incorrect amount of the original $89,000.00 SSDI benefits that the SSA stated I was paid. I also pointed out that SSA claimed I should have been paid $65,000.00, not $89,000.00, yet my bank statements and SSA 1099 forms prove I didn't receive either amounts of benefits according to my bank statements and the SSA 1099 forms. I asked "stupidly" is it possible I was under paid? While waiting for SSA's response to my 'Request for Reconsideration' I received my 2022 SSA 1099 'Explanation of SSDI Benefits' and in the explanation of 'box 3' section it included two lines with an asterisk next them and below the normal deductions, stating *$13,500.00 in SSDI benefits for 2022 were used to pay for 2020 benefits and *$6,500.00 in SSDI benefits for 2022 were used to pay for 2019 benefits. I contacted my local SSA office they couldn't give me any answer, stating that my case has yet to be reviewed. Finally after nine months, SSA sent me a letter stating that they are now reviewing my case. I'm freaking out. There is more to this story that I've left out due to length, but I am freaking out. It's like I'm suppose to ignore some of what SSA has stated, given vague explanations and no answers to basic concerns in regard to my 2023 SSA 1099' Explanation of Benefits form'. Honestly I'm beginning to wonder if there are some rogue agents within the SSA and that I am being scammed. Just by the way the SSA has come up with numbers and claims. Like no matter what I show as what I see as indisputable proof and no wrong doing on my part, SSA will still force me to pay the over payment. I mean if they can show me show proof that this was somehow my fault and was incorrectly over paid, I have no problem repaying what SSA states that I owe.