Developing SSI/SSDI Applications for Individuals with Long COVID

Documenting Long COVID for SSI/SSDI Applications

This resource is a supplement to the Medical Summary Report (MSR) Interview Guide and Template and a tool for case development. It provides guidance for working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of Long COVID and includes sample questions that may be helpful in your interviews. While Long COVID is not a condition specified in SSA’s Listing of Impairments, SSA has issued instructions to its employees about how an allegation or diagnosis of COVID-19 should be evaluated when determining disability. 

Additional Guidance from SSA and SAMHSA

• Long COVID: A Guide for Health Professionals on Providing Medical Evidence for Social Security Disability Claims (SSA)
• Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID (SAMHSA)
• Overview of the Impacts of Long COVID on Behavioral Health (SAMHSA)

Developing SSI/SSDI Applications for Individuals with Long COVID