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Do I Qualify For Any SS Benefits Other Than SSDI?

Hi Larry, I worked in a reputed bank for 5 years and I contributed to SS and Medicare. While working and I had a Thyroid deace that I can't work under high air conditioning areas I need to wear a coat but the bank environment rules cannot wear anything other than what you wearing therefore I have to leave the job under medical ground. Since Are you left I did not go to any work, I depends on my husband's wage. Do I qualified for SS Benefits other than SSDI or how can I get a SS benefits.

Hi,

At a minimum, I'd need to know your age and whether or not your husband is drawing his Social Security benefits in order to be able to tell you whether or not you might be eligible for any type of benefits.

I don't know whether or not Social Security would consider your condition to meet their definition of a disability, but if you haven't already done so you can apply for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits online (https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/) or by calling or visiting a Social Security office.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jun 21 2020 - 5:26pm
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