Are you wondering when you must have disability insured status to establish a period of disability or become entitled to disability insurance benefits? § 404.131

The answer is found in Section 404.131 of the Social Security Act.

According to this section, to establish a period of disability, you must have disability insured status in the quarter in which you become disabled or in a later quarter in which you are disabled.

To become entitled to disability insurance benefits, you must have disability insured status in the first full month that you are disabled, or at a later time such as the 17th month (if you have to serve a waiting period) before the month in which you file an application for disability insurance benefits, or the 12th month (if you do not have to serve a waiting period) before the month in which you file an application for disability insurance benefits.

If you do not have disability insured status in a month specified in the section, you will be insured for disability insurance benefits beginning with the first month after that month in which you do meet the insured status requirement and you also meet all other requirements for disability insurance benefits described in Section 404.315.

In conclusion, if you are seeking disability insurance benefits or trying to establish a period of disability, it is crucial to understand when you must have disability insured status. It is advisable to consult with a qualified Social Security attorney or representative to guide you through the process and ensure that you meet all the requirements.