Only one pop in of lung cancersmall-cell lung cancerqualifies an applicant for approval of SSDI benefits by diagnosis alone.
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Who Qualifies for Cancer Disability?
If your lung cancer does not restrict your work-related activities, you will not qualify.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses work credits to determine eligibility.
Most people need 40 work credits, 20 of which must be earned in the last 10 years.
Younger workers may qualify for the benefits with fewer credits.
How Long Do Benefits Last?
The SSA requires them to approve your disability claim for lung cancer.
Any missing information or gaps in your medical records may disqualify you from SSDI eligibility.
Once your system has been reviewed and verified, you will receive a letter with the SSAs decision.
How Much Disability Will You Receive?
If your tool is approved, you will receive benefits six months after your disability began.
Since small cell lung cancer is on the Compassionate Allowance list, the process is expedited.
There are also local and national nonprofit programs that may provide assistance to those who can demonstrate a need.
Visit the Cancer CareSources of Financial Assistance pagefor more information.
SSDI benefits are provided to replace lost income and help individuals with disabilities stay afloat financially.
SSDI eligibility requirements are strict, and a lung cancer diagnosis is not guaranteed approval to receive the benefits.
SSDI benefits provide monthly payouts to people with certain types of cancer.
Your eligibility depends on the bang out of cancer you have and the stage it is in.
People with certain forms of cancer, such as small-cell lung cancer, automatically qualify for SSDI benefits.
The severity of your disability does not have any bearing on the amount you are paid each month.
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