QUESTION
I need back surgery and will be out of work for 5 months is there anyway to collect any benefits
Asked on Jan 09th, 2013 on Social Security Disability - Michigan
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I don't have any disability insurance, are there any state programs I can qualify for.
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Unfortunately SSA does not have a "partial" disability program, but your State may. I'm sorry to hear your back is not doing well.
To receive disability, by law, Social Security has a very strict definition of disability. To be found disabled:
You must be unable to do any substantial work because of your medical condition(s); and
Your medical condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 1 year, or be expected to result in your death. http://www.ssa.gov/disability/Documents/Factsheet-AD.pdf
You may want to review http://www.ssa.gov/disability/ regarding Social Security's Disability Programs, and http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/ and of course, SSA's website.
As suggested previously, if your recovery does not go as expected, apply.
Answered on Jan 26th, 2013 at 5:59 PM
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But you could have unexpected complications. Back surgery is risky. go to your local SS office and apply...
Answered on Jan 13th, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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No, not under your facts. To qualify for SSA disability you must show an inability or expected inability to work for at least 12 months.
Answered on Jan 10th, 2013 at 8:17 AM