SSDI for Individuals with Terminal Illness. What You Should Know About TERI Cases
When clients are facing a terminal illness, time is of the essence. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes this and has established an expedited process—called the TERI program—for claimants with terminal conditions. With the TERI program, clients can quickly and compassionately receive the monthly payments they deserve.
What Qualifies as a Terminal Illness?
The SSA considers a case eligible for expedited processing if the claimant’s condition is:
Expected to result in death, or
Has a terminal prognosis (generally within 6 months to 2 years), or
Involves certain diagnoses such as ALS, stage IV cancer, end-stage renal disease, or comatose states.
A TERI case does not require a specific diagnosis—it depends more on medical evidence and physician statements indicating the condition is terminal.
How Does the Expedited Process Work?
Once a claim is flagged as a TERI case:
It bypasses normal queues and is assigned for immediate review.
Medical evidence is prioritized and processed faster.
A decision can often be made in weeks, rather than months or years.
This can make a meaningful difference for individuals who need financial support for medical expenses, care, or end-of-life planning.
How Walker Firm PC, DBA Casa de la Justicia, Can Help
Many terminally ill clients and attorneys in other practice areas often aren’t aware of SSDI eligibility or wrongly assume they won’t live long enough to benefit.
At Walker Firm PC, DBA Casa de la Justicia, our experienced attorneys who specialize in SSDI payments for Spanish-speaking disabled Latinos will:
Ensure the claim is fast-tracked through the TERI system.
Help collect the right medical documentation.
Reduce stress for the client and family during a very difficult time.
At Walker Firm PC, DBA Casa de la Justicia, we are committed to handling SSDI cases with urgency, compassion, and professionalism. If you or your client has received a recent diagnosis or is already in palliative care, we can guide them through the SSDI process with dignity and speed. We do this at no cost, only collecting 25% of the first check if we win the case. Let us support you when you need it most.
Call us at 1 800 454 5454 and we will help without a penny coming out of your client’s pocket.
