Why does it take so long to get Medicare when you qualify for disability? For most people, it will take about 2 years to file, be declined a few times, appeal, appeal and finally get approved for Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI). After that long slog to...
The approval rate for people applying for Social Security Disability for the first time is BAD. In some states, close to 90 percent of people will be denied. If you do persevere and get accepted, there’s another kicker: in most cases Medicare coverage won’t begin for...