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I am currently on Social Security since 62 years old. Applied for SSDI 5 years ago and was turned down because I did not have enough quarters, only 38 said I needed 40.
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Steven D. Dunnings
If you qualify for SSDI you should qualify for SSI.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2013 at 10:00 PM
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Not that I know of. Too bad. The difference is about 20% more per month for life.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2013 at 9:53 PM
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I assume by "SS" you mean "SSI" or "Supplemental Security Income" benefits. The only way you could switch from SSI to SSDI would be if you somehow able to get two (2) additional quarters to qualify you for SSDI. If you have been on SSI and have not worked at all, you would not have gained any quarters to get you up to 40. If, after you were awarded SSI, you started working again, which would have made you ineligible for SSI, then it is possible to get SSDI if you worked enough and your disability began again, which is what qualified you for SSI to begin with.
Answered on Sep 25th, 2012 at 11:46 PM
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Melvin G. Franke
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If you meet the requirements you may qualify for SSI.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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You can file a new application for SSI. However, if you have household income or assets, you might not meet the resource guidelines which basically require that you have minimal household income (including spouse's income) or assets.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 11:05 AM
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This is really not within the purview of a personal injury. If you now have the 40 quarters, then re-apply. The SSA website is quite comprehensive and you might find the details you need on there.
Answered on Sep 21st, 2012 at 12:48 AM