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You may believe that because you have a serious medical condition that prevents you from going to work you will automatically qualify for disability benefits. 

Yes, you can get food delivery on Amazon using your SNAP EBT. You can link your SNAP EBT to your Amazon account to get discounts on grocery food delivery.

There are some requirements which you need to follow to be eligible for Amazon EBT food delivery. One of these is adding your SNAP to Amazon. This is an easy process if you follow the instructions on the Amazon page.

Your SNAP EBT card can be used to buy SNAP eligible grocery items which are shipped and sold by Amazon, Amazon Fresh, or from the Whole Foods Market. However, you can’t use it to cover tips, delivery, shipping, service fees, gift wrap, food items sold by third-party sellers, and non-eligible grocery items. The USDA website provides further information on eligible food items.

What is Amazon Fresh?

Amazon Fresh is a grocery pickup and delivery service which is typically available to Prime members or you can use the account of a Prime member as long as you have asked permission first. Amazon Fresh now accepts EBT and it is available in major U.S. cities and a few select cities worldwide.

If you qualify for SSD benefits you may be eligible for the discounted Amazon Prime membership. If you are receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and are given the option to use the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system which allows CalFresh, CalWORKs, and other program recipients to use a card, which works like a debit card, to buy food and get cash benefits. 

For people suffering from a disability which prevents them from participating in gainful employment, any sort of waiting period to hear about a decision from the SSA regarding a disability benefits application can be stressful and frustrating from a financial standpoint. Once the application has been reviewed, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may make a ‘fully favorable decision’ on your benefits application. A ‘fully favorable decision’ is the most reassuring and encouraging outcome possible.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will do a Continuing Disability Review (CDR). This process determines if an individual's impairment(s) has improved since the most recent favorable determination. It will determine if the person can perform any Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA). 

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program in the United States offering financial support to those whose disabilities prevent them from working and earning incomes. This overview will explain in greater detail what SSDI is, how to determine if you may be eligible for SSDI, and what the application process involves.

What Is SSDI?

SSDI is available to someone who can’t earn a living because of their disability. 

Although you do not need a note from a doctor, you will need to have been accessing medical help such as medical treatment from a doctor to prove you qualify for disability benefits. Most claims are denied due to a lack of medical evidence that proves your medical condition prevents you from working in any capacity for the next 12 months. This includes the results of medical tests which are conducted and analyzed by a medical professional.

After you receive an award letter for disability benefits, your online account will tell you the decision as well. Usually, the letter will tell you the condition(s) you were approved for, as well as the frequency with which you can expect medical reviews of your disability to take place. The letter should also inform you of your established onset date. This is the date that the Social Security Administration (SSA) determined you became disabled. This date might or might not be the same as you thought you became disabled.