I HAVE JUST APPLIED FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS. WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO BE INTERVIEWED BY SOCIAL SECURITY?
There is no “face to face” at the initial application stage. In fact, there is no face to face until you get to an administrative hearing. In most states, though, the Commissioner has proposed to have an informal meeting at the reconsideration stage. Your first opportunity to explain in person to someone what’s wrong with you is at the Administrative Law Judge hearing which is why that is the most crucial stage.
