Comments on: Social Security launches compassionate allowances to speed up claims http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/10/social-security-launches-compassionate-allowances-to-speed-up-claims-processfa/ Published by the Stasiuk Firm PC | In Colorado, Call for a Free Consultation (800) 407-0166 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:26 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: TomaszStasiuk http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/10/social-security-launches-compassionate-allowances-to-speed-up-claims-processfa/comment-page-1/#comment-779 TomaszStasiuk Mon, 11 May 2009 15:25:07 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=1272#comment-779 In Colorado, I normally see initial decisions in 4-6 months after the application. If you are denied, it can take 6-18 months to get a hearing. Then about 45-90 days to get a decision and another 45-90 days to actually start benefits. These are just rough estimates, of course.<br><br>I have series of articles dealing with how long various steps take: <a href="http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/tag/how-long/" rel="nofollow">http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/tag/how-long/</a><br><br>Good Luck! In Colorado, I normally see initial decisions in 4-6 months after the application. If you are denied, it can take 6-18 months to get a hearing. Then about 45-90 days to get a decision and another 45-90 days to actually start benefits. These are just rough estimates, of course.

I have series of articles dealing with how long various steps take: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/tag/how-long/

Good Luck!

]]> By: k. jester http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/10/social-security-launches-compassionate-allowances-to-speed-up-claims-processfa/comment-page-1/#comment-778 k. jester Mon, 11 May 2009 14:41:03 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=1272#comment-778 when your claim has been submitted how long does it take to actually get your benefits? when your claim has been submitted how long does it take to actually get your benefits?

]]> By: Gayle & Bill http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/10/social-security-launches-compassionate-allowances-to-speed-up-claims-processfa/comment-page-1/#comment-512 Gayle & Bill Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:44:49 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=1272#comment-512 Commissioner Astrue has held two Compassionate Allowance public outreach hearings. The first was on rare diseases and the second was on cancers. A third hearing on brain injuries was planned for November 18, 2008. Commissioner Astrue has held two Compassionate Allowance public outreach hearings. The first was on rare diseases and the second was on cancers. A third hearing on brain injuries was planned for November 18, 2008.

]]> By: Linda http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2008/10/social-security-launches-compassionate-allowances-to-speed-up-claims-processfa/comment-page-1/#comment-478 Linda Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:52:57 +0000 http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/?p=1272#comment-478 Thank you so much. The information you provide is so helpful.<br><br>I am most grateful to you.<br><br>Sincerely,<br><br>Linda Thank you so much. The information you provide is so helpful.

I am most grateful to you.

Sincerely,

Linda

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