You will want to arrive about fifteen minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow yourself enough time to check in and fill out any preliminary paperwork. Dress comfortably and have your documentation neatly contained within a folder in the order listed above. Once the intake person is ready for you, you will be taken back to his or her office.
The interview process really is just to go over all of the information that is listed above. You will also need to sign forms and printouts to verify that the information that was entered is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge, and that you did not falsify any documents or statements simply to qualify for benefits.
After entering you information into the computer system, you may be told that you will need to get medical tests and examinations done by specific doctors. You don’t have to pay for these visits so keep all appointments made to ensure that your application will be given a chance for acceptance.
After your interview you will start the long period of waiting. It will take anywhere from three months to five months for a decision about your case to be made. During this time you may receive phone calls from the Administration requesting more information, requesting that you sign additional consent forms, or requesting that you see another doctor or specialist. Complete each request as quickly as possible, following the instructions given to you by the SSA to the letter.