Is there a time limit for filing a disability claim?

In Kansas, the time limit for filing a claim for disability benefits varies depending on the type of disability you are claiming. For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the time limit for filing a claim is five months after the onset of your disability. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there is no specific time limit for filing a claim. However, the sooner you file, the better as SSI is a program with limited resources. In order to qualify for both SSDI and SSI, you must meet the basic requirements of the SSA’s disability program, which include having a physical or mental condition that prevents you from working. You must also have sufficient work credits for SSDI or have a limited income and assets for SSI. In addition, your disability must have lasted or be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. The SSA also considers the severity of your disability, whether it would prevent you from doing any kind of work at all, and expected duration of your disability. It is important to understand the time limits for filing a claim for disability benefits to increase your chances of getting approved. If you have any questions regarding the time limit or other aspects of the disability claim process, you should contact your local Social Security Administration office.

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