About Kyla Kelim Expertise All social security/disability cases
Experience I have practiced law in Alabama and Florida for fifteen years. Our firm serves primarily the elderly and disabled, and we have more than 60 years of collective experience with handling social security disability cases.
Organizations
Organizations Alabama State Bar
Florida State Bar
Education/Credentials
Experience in the area I have practiced law in Florida and Alabama for 15 years. My firm has over 60 years collective experience in disability and elder law issues including hearing and appeals for social security/disability cases
Education/Credentials Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993
University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990
Question I was diainoses with stage 3 a breast cancer in april 08 i applied for social security disability in june after undergoing a mastectomy i have over 8.5 months of chemo and9 weeks of radiation,i can no longer work i'm sick all the time lost my hair and work for over 35 years as a general manager in the fast food industry,my question is how long will it be before i can receive some income coming in i've gone thru all my savings spending over385.00 a month for cobra insurance going broke fast.my other question once you filled and are approved is it retroactive from when you applied?
sincerely
Beth
Answer Beth, there is a five month period from the date of onset of disability prior to your being eligible. So, you should be retroactive to September of this year if approved. I cannot tell you how long it will take. There are expedited procedures. You should also consider applying for Medicaid if you will qualify. Medicare will not pick up for 2 years from the date of disability.
