New SSA Rule Disallows Multiple Benefits Applications
New rules will affect applicants who wish to file multiple claims for the same condition.

December 01, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently changed the 11-1p rule that previously allowed multiple filings for benefits. This updated rule will have a potentially dramatic effect on anyone who wishes to file a subsequent application for benefits relating to the same condition.

The New Changes

Previously, if the SSA denied your application for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you could file a new claim for benefits, while waiting for your appeal to be heard. This allowed for the chance that your new claim might be successful before the time your appeal was heard, as appeals can take up to a year to process.

The new rules do not allow a person claiming disability to have two claims for the same type of benefits pending at the same time. Under the new rules, if your initial application for benefits is denied, you have two options:
- Appeal the denial of your application
- File a new claim for benefits

The new rules do not affect your ability to have more than one pending application for different types of benefits. For example, you can still have pending applications for SSD and SSI benefits at the same time, since they are different types of benefits.

Appealing a Denied Claim

If you decide to appeal the denial of your application instead of filing a new claim, the main concern you will face is the delay involved. Since the new rules prohibit applicants from filing more than one claim for the same benefits, filing an appeal delays the amount of time that you can file a new claim. If you are unsuccessful with your appeal, you will have delayed receiving the benefits that you potentially could have received if you had filed a new claim and were successful.

Filing a New Claim

If you decide to file a new claim for benefits instead of appealing your denial of benefits, the main disadvantage is the possible loss of back benefits. If you had filed an appeal and were successful, you would have received benefits dating back to your original application. However, if you file a new claim, and are successful, you will only get benefits dating back to your new claim.

If you have applied for SSD and SSI benefits and your application has been denied, an experienced disability law attorney can advise you regarding which option would be right for you, based on the circumstances of your case.

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