How to Apply for Social Security Disability in Nebraska
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that provides financial assistance to U.S. workers who reach retirement age or become disabled such that they can no longer earn a living. Even though the agency is federal in nature, persons must apply for benefits through Social Security offices located in the state. In Nebraska, disability determinations are made based on medical records, medical and psychological evidence and the applicant's own words.
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Obtain a diagnosis from a medical professional as to the severity of your condition. According to the Social Security disability planner, your condition must be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death and it must interfere with your ability to work. If you are working and earning an average of more than $1,000 per month, you are not disabled under the SSA's strict definition.
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Gather the following documents: medical records in your possession, workers' compensation information, the names and birth dates of the family members in your household, dates of your marriages and divorces, your banking information and your contact information and your Social Security card.
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Contact a Social Security office in Nebraska to make an appointment to fill out a disability benefits application and to interview with a Social Security agent. Nebraska is home to seven Social Security field offices. These offices are in Beatrice, Grand Island, Lincoln, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha and Scottsbluff.
You can apply for benefits over the phone by calling 800-772-1213 or you can fill out an application on the Social Security Administration's website. Your application will be forwarded to an agent in Nebraska who will contact you to schedule an interview.
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Work with the agent assigned to your case during the application process. There is generally a five-month waiting period for disability benefits. The purpose is to ensure that you suffer from long-term disability. During this time, your agent may ask you for additional information about your medical condition. You must also inform your agent if your condition changes in any way.
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