Question

¿cuánto tiempo dura el período de eliminación para un solicitante de incapacidad de la seguridad social?

a. 0 meses
b. 6 meses
c. 12 meses
d. 5 meses

Explanation:

Identify the core concept

The question asks for the duration of the elimination period (waiting period) for a Social Security Disability applicant ("período de eliminación para un solicitante de Incapacidad de la Seguridad Social").

Determine the standard waiting period

Under the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) rules, there is a mandatory 5-month waiting period (often referred to in insurance terms as an elimination period) before disability benefits can begin. Payments start on the sixth full month of disability.

Match with the options

The duration of this waiting period is 5 months, which corresponds to option D.

Answer:

• (A) 0 meses
• (B) 6 meses
• (C) 12 meses
• (D) 5 meses (Correct answer)