Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) offered by Social Security Administration in Burien
Provides monthly checks for people who have worked in the past and who are now unable to work because of a disability. The amount of the monthly disability benefit is based on the Social Security earnings record of the insured worker. SSDI checks may start at the sixth full month of the disability, although claims may be filed before that time. Claims may also be filed for up to 12 months retroactively. Individuals with disabilities may qualify for vocational rehabilitation services which could result in a return to work. Recipients of SSDI may also be eligible for Medicare benefits. Offers a Compassionate Allowances initiative that benefits people with certain rare diseases. This initiative will fast-track applications for Social Security disability for applicants with any of 25 rare diseases and 25 cancers whose medical conditions are very severe. Currently, many people with rare diseases experience lengthy delays when they apply for Social Security assistance because those making the decisions are not familiar with their diseases.
Location
151 Southwest 156th Street, Burien, WA 98166
Voice
Hours
Office: M-F, 9am-4pm. Toll Free Number: M-F, 7am-7pm.
Application process
Call for an appointment at a local Social Security office or apply online. For people with some rare diseases and cancer, Social Security Administration will fast-track their applications.
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined in part by past employment history. Applicants must have worked a total of five years in the past 10 years and earned enough credits to become "insured. " Applicants must have a severe disability that prohibits applicant from working for at least 12 months or results in death. Medical reviews are conducted periodically to determine if recipient can return to work.
Fee
None.
Languages
Interpreter services
Agency info
Social Security Administration
Manages application and administration offices for federal Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicare Part D/Extra Help, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and survivor and death benefits programs.