When will Marie be eligible for benefits if she applies on July 1, 2016, claiming an onset date of March 3, 2016?

When someone applies for benefits, eligibility is often determined based on the application date in relation to the claimed onset date of the disability. In this scenario, Marie's claimed onset date is March 3, 2016. Typically, benefits can be awarded beginning in the month after the application date, if the application is approved.

Since Marie applies for benefits on July 1, 2016, and her claimed onset date is prior to this application, her benefits would likely begin on the first day of the month following her application, which is September 1, 2016. This aligns with established rules regarding the effective date of benefits for new applicants, as benefits cannot be retroactively awarded before the application date in most cases, except for certain circumstances.

The chosen answer, indicating September 1, 2016, accurately reflects this timeline and the rules governing the eligibility for benefits based on the application process.