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Q: How much do you get for disability in New York State?

Disability benefits are equal to 50 percent of the employees average weekly wage for the last eight weeks worked, with a maximum benefit of $170 per week (WCL §204).

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Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE)

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Downtime Notice
How to Qualify
Learn how you can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income.
Eligibility
What is considered to be a disability?
What qualifies you for disability in Florida?
How do I apply for temporary disability in Arkansas?
How much do you get for disability in New York State?

The Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE) is an assistance scheme that was set up in 2002 for a small group of seniors who were not eligible for ElderShield at the time, because they were too old or had pre-existing disabilities.

If these seniors develop severe disabilities, they can receive $150 or $250 monthly cash payout (depending on their financial circumstances) for up to 72 months. There is no restriction on how the payments should be used, as long as they are used for the care of the disabled IDAPE claimant.

For example, the payments can offset:

Medical bills
Nursing costs
Hiring a foreign domestic worker (FDW) as a helper to care for the disabled IDAPE claimant

The senior may nominate himself/herself, a caregiver who is 21 years old and above, or a nursing home that the senior is residing in to receive the IDAPE payout.

Downtime Notice

Due to a system upgrade, you will not be able to log in or make submission to eFASS from Thursday, 28 April 2022, 3pm to Saturday, 30 April 2022, 11.59pm.

You are advised to plan ahead and submit your applications early to avoid the downtime period. For more details, click here.

How to Qualify

To be eligible for IDAPE, the care recipient must meet the following criteria:

Age

Born on or before 30 September 1932; OR
Born between 1 October 1932 and 30 September 1962 (both dates inclusive), with pre-existing disabilities as of 30 September 2002.

Means Tested

Household monthly income per person*	Monthly Cash Benefits
$0 – $2,000	$250
$2,001 – $2,800	$150

*For household with no income, annual value (AV) of property must be
≤ $13,000

Eligibility for Other Schemes

Must not be a policyholder of

CareShield Life and/or supplement, or,
ElderShield and/or supplement

And did not make any claims for

CareShield Life and/or supplement, or,
ElderShield and/or supplement

Nationality

Must be a Singapore Citizen.

Lives in Singapore

Requires Assistance with Activities of Daily Living

Unable to perform three or more of the six Activities of Daily Living, as certified by an MOH-accredited severe disability assessor. These six activities are:

Average Time of Transaction

Apply for Federal Disability Benefits

Overview

What is Social Security Disability Insurance?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a Federal disability income program for adults who have worked and now find themselves unable to work due to a disability.

What is Supplemental Security Income?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is Federal program for adults and children who meet the definition of disabled and have limited income and resources. It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Benefits

How does it work?

Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.

The amount of your monthly benefit is based on your lifetime average earnings covered by Social Security.
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are paid starting six months from the onset date of the disability, but no more than 12 months prior to application.
A claimant receives monthly benefits deposited directly into their bank account or on a SSA Direct Express Card.

Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.

The amount of your monthly benefit is based on your income and resources.
SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits may be paid from the month of application
A claimant receives monthly benefits deposited directly into their bank account or on a SSA Direct Express Card.

Eligibility

The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability.

"Disability" under Social Security is based on your inability to work. We consider you disabled under Social Security rules if:

You cannot do work that you did before;
We decide that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s); and
Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death.

This is a strict definition of disability. Social Security program rules assume that working families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers' compensation, insurance, savings and investments.

Visit SSA’s website to see how they decide if you are disabled.

How To

Refer to this step by step process to apply for disability benefits. You can save your application as you go.

Check to see if you meet the requirements to apply online for disability
Gather the information you need to complete the application
Go To SSA Online Services
Enter your information for your claim
Submit your online application with the Federal Social Security Administration
A disability analyst from the NYS Division of Disability Determinations will review your case and determine whether or not you are disabled according to federal guidelines.

Ready? Have with you:

Birth and citizenship information:
- Permanent resident card number (If you are not a U.S. Citizen)
Marriage and divorce information:
- Spouse(s) date of birth and SSN
Names and birth dates of children
U.S. Military Service information
Employment details for current year and prior 2 years
Bank information for direct deposit
Name and contact information for someone who can help you with your claim
Contact information for your doctors, hospitals and clinics:
- Information on where additional medical records can be obtained such as vocational rehabilitation services, and workers’ compensation
- Job History:
  - Date your medical condition began to affect your ability to work
  - Information on additional jobs you have had
- Your education and training information

Download the checklist for the Online Adult Disability Application from the Social Security Administration’s website: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/hlp/radr/10/ovw001-checklist.pdf

Apply

Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance

APPLY ONLINE

Apply by phone: Call SSA at 1-800-772-1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Apply in person: Visit your local Social Security office. (Call first to make an appointment.)

Apply for Social Security Income

There is no online SSI Application. Schedule an appointment with a local Social Security office to file an application. Call 1-800-772-1213 (TYY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm.

What is considered to be a disability?

The law defines disability as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s) which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.

What qualifies you for disability in Florida?

An applicant typically must have earned 40 credits to be SSDI eligible, 20 of which were earned during the most recent 10 years. You must also show a documented disabling condition that meets the SSA's strict definition of total disability.

How do I apply for temporary disability in Arkansas?

You can apply:.

online at ssa.gov..

over the telephone by calling the SSA's customer service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

directly at your local Social Security field office. Find your local office here..

How much do you get for disability in New York State?

Disability benefits are equal to 50 percent of the employee's average weekly wage for the last eight weeks worked, with a maximum benefit of $170 per week (WCL §204).