If you have sickle cell disease, you may be eligible for disability benefits through Social Security’s Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Social Security pays disability benefits to people who can’t work because they have a severe medical condition (also called an impairment) that has lasted, or is expected to last, for a continuous period of at least 1 year or to result in death.
Download the guide to get information that helps adults with sickle cell disease understand the Social Security disability evaluation process, and provides tips for helping with that process.
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