Disability Benefits - Who Can Get Social Security Benefits
Social Security Disability benefits are a government sponsored insurance plan that you contribute to in the form of FICA taxes each time you receive a paycheck. Social Security Disability benefits ensure that you will have an income while out of the workforce.
Social Security Disability benefits include:- Monthly income
- Cost of living increases
- Additional benefits for your family
- Medicare coverage
- Vocational support
- Protection of future retirement benefits
Who Qualifies
Social Security pays benefits to people who cannot work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death.
Certain family members of disabled workers may also qualify for disability benefits. The include:
- Your spouse if s/he is 62 or older.
- Your spouse, at any age if s/he is caring for a child of yours who is younger then 16 or disabled
- Your children under 18, including an adopted child, or, in some cases a stepchild or grandchild.
- Your unmarried child, 18+ if s/he has a disability that started before age 22.
What To Expect From Your Representative
- Provide you with a thorough evaluation of your Social Security Disability claim.
- Assist you with all forms and applications for your claim.
- Explain the disability claim process
- Investigate all medical documentation and obtain additional reports if needed.
- Work with your doctors to gather medical evidence and minimize expenses.
- Represent you at hearings and preparing you for the process.
- Appeal your claim at each level through the appeals level.
- Make certain you receive all of the Social Security Disability and/or SSI Disability benefits you are entitled to.
No Fee Unless You Win
There is no charge for your initial consultation. When we win your claim, you pay a fee out of your retroactive Social Security Disability benefits award. All fees are regulated and approved by the Social Security Administration, and are contingent upon winning your case.
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