alt.social-security-disability

On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:14:04 -0700, skanary wrote:


>We've been able to keep all our bills paid so far, but since SSDI is
>soooo sloooow, we can stretch things only so far.

Initial decisions average months.

> Does he have to be unconscious on life support before SSDI will
>consider expedited payments, or what?

You mention SSDI. SSI has presumptive disability decisions that are
expedited but PD does not extend to SSDI. However, there are TERI
cases.

DI Terminal Illness Cases
A. POLICY - TERI CASES
Cases with an indication of a terminal illness (TERI) must be handled
in an expeditious manner because of their sensitivity. (snip)
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TERI cases described here:

https:// /apps10/ /lnx/0423020045!opendocument
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In the Boston Region only, there is a quick decision process (20 days)
for obvious allowances, described here:

https:// /apps10/ /lnx/0457525010!opendocument

DI Processing Quick Disability Determinations (QDD) – DDS
Instructions
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SSA has prepared a regulation to expand this process nationwide, but
it has not been finalized. They are receiving public comments on the
reg.
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Other than that, you can allege "dire need" but these are often not
processed any faster than the regular process.