Requirements to File a Claim Can't do your regular work for at least eight days. Have lost wages because of your disability. Are working or looking for work at the time your disability begins. Earned at least $300 with State Disability Insurance (SDI) deducted from your paycheck.
Mental Disorders. Intellectual Disabilities. Affective Disorders. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders. Physical Disorders. Immune System Disorders. Cancer Diagnosis. Neurological Disorders. Congenital Disorders. Cardiovascular Disabilities and Disorders. Respiratory Disorders. Musculoskeletal Disorders.
What conditions qualify for disability in New York? Any condition that will prevent you from working for a year or more can qualify for disability benefits. Some of the most common conditions include musculoskeletal disorders, mental disorders, nervous system diseases, and circulatory system diseases.
Do not tell the doctor you are “okay,” “fine,” or “pretty good” when you are there for an assessment of your condition. Even saying this out of habit could jeopardize your claim. Be honest about your complaints, symptoms, and other details of your condition.
To claim benefits, the injury or illness must be non-work-related (if it's work-related, apply for New York workers' compensation instead). There are also specific work history criteria. To be eligible for SDI, you must have worked at least 50% of full-time and earned at least $15,000 during your one-year base period.
Disability Evaluation Under Social Security Listing of Impairments - Adult Listings (Part A) 1.00. Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2.00. Special Senses and Speech. 3.00. Respiratory Disorders. 4.00. Cardiovascular System. 5.00. Digestive Disorders. 6.00. Genitourinary Disorders. 7.00. 8.00. Skin Disorders.
To file a Disability Benefits claim, an employee must complete NYSIF Form DB-450 and return it to NYSIF within 30 days of the onset after the start of the off-the-job injury or illness. For approved claims, Disability Benefits begin on the eighth day of disability.
8 tips for the disability application Keep your answers honest and concise. Keep all your answers consistent. Be detailed, but don't exaggerate. Ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date. Send additional information as quickly as possible. List all conditions that keep you from working.
Once you begin receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), you may decide to move to a different state. The good news is that your move will not affect your eligibility for SSDI, and you will not have to reapply for benefits in the new state you live in.