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Lastly, it is smart to touch base with the disability manager handling your case from time to time to check the status of your file. Q: Do you have to be out of work for more than five months to submit an application for social security disability insurance? A: You should apply for social security disability benefits as soon as you become injured and know that your condition will prevent you from working for at least 12 months. There is no waiting period for applying. The review process for a claim can be lengthy, so it is best to apply as soon as possible. If you are awarded benefits, you will not be eligible for your first payment until after a 5 month waiting period after the date of onset of your condition.