If you are thinking about filing for Social Security Disability you should do so as soon as possible for the following reasons:
1. It does not cost anything to file. There are no filing fees. It will take you some time to answer questions for the application but otherwise there is no cost.
2. Every day you wait to file for Social Security Disability may cost you back benefits. The rule is that you can only receive back benefits from 1 year before your application date. If you were disabled for 2 years before you applied this would mean you would lose 1 year’s worth of back benefits.
3. The Social Security Disability process takes a long time so the sooner you start the better. It takes over 2 years from time of filing till a hearing is held.
Any questions regarding filing for disability in Central Illinois please call Dirk at 309-827-4371.