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MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Social Security’s standard review path usually moves in ordered steps: an initial determination, then reconsideration, then an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing, then Appeals Council review, and finally federal court review after the required administrative steps are completed.
SSDI (Disability Insurance Benefits) is tied to your work history and payment of Social Security taxes. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is needs-based and can pay benefits to adults and children with disabilities who have limited income and resources.
Many Social Security disability notices allow 60 days to request the next appeal step. Social Security generally presumes you receive a notice 5 days after the date on the notice unless you can show you received it later.
Reconsideration is the first appeal step after an initial denial. A different reviewer takes another look at your claim based on the file and any updated information submitted.
Timelines vary. A common estimate is about 3 to 5 months, but some claims move faster and some take longer.
If you have been waiting beyond the typical timeframe you were told to expect, contact your representative so the office can confirm the appeal is pending, check status, and identify any missing items that may be delaying review.
If you are dissatisfied with the reconsideration determination, the next step in the usual review process is to request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
