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SSDI/SSI Appeal Deadline & Stage Guide

SSDI/SSI Appeal Deadline & Stage Guide It’s free, runs in your browser, and stores nothing you enter.

Appeal deadline & next step
Estimate — verification pending
You generally have about 60 days to appeal, plus a 5-day mailing presumption — but this timeframe is pending attorney verification and is not legal advice. Don’t rely on a computed date; confirm the exact deadline with a representative right away.
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Illustrative deadline using the 60-day rule plus the 5-day mailing presumption. Good cause for late filing may exist. Confirm dates and file early. Not legal advice. This is an illustrative estimate for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice, it does not create an attorney–client relationship, and it is not a quote, promise, prediction, or guarantee of any benefit, amount, eligibility, deadline, or outcome. Figures are based on published government sources as of the date shown and change over time; results may not reflect current law or the facts of your situation. Do not rely on this tool — consult a licensed attorney before taking or refraining from any action.

Key figures behind this estimate

Published government figures used in the calculation, with their effective date and source.

2026 SSI Federal Benefit Rate
individual: $994 · couple: $1,491
General income exclusion
20
65
2026 SGA — non-blind
$1,690
$2,830
individual: $2,000 · couple: $3,000

Frequently asked questions

What does the SSDI/SSI Appeal Deadline & Stage Guide estimate?

SSDI/SSI Appeal Deadline & Stage Guide It runs entirely in your browser and stores nothing you enter.

Are the figures current?

Yes. The estimate uses published government figures, each dated on this page (as of 2026) with its source.

Is this calculator legal advice?

No. It is an informational estimate from published data and does not create an attorney–client relationship. Confirm specifics with a licensed attorney.

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Illustrative deadline using the 60-day rule plus the 5-day mailing presumption. Good cause for late filing may exist. Confirm dates and file early. Not legal advice.