Atlanta Social Security Disability Lawyers
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) has denied your claim for disability benefits, you will need the help of our Atlanta Social Security Disability Lawyers to file an appeal and have the best chance of getting the benefits you deserve. The SSA disburses benefit payment to disabled persons through two benefit programs: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. These programs are designed to provide financial assistance to a person that has become disabled and are unable to work. The SSA’s social insurance program provides financial assistance to people who are retired, disabled, and survivors of qualified individuals.
Has your claim for Social Security benefits been denied? If so, contact our experienced Atlanta Social Security Disability Lawyers at the law office of Affleck & Gordon today!
SSDI will pay disability benefits to a person that becomes disabled or to certain family members if the disabled person qualifies. A person qualifies by being employed for a certain period of time and have gained Social Security insurance through payments to the Social Security tax fund. The payments to the fund are directly taken out of your paycheck. Disability payments will not commence until you have been disabled for at least five full months. The program is designed so that you will receive your first payment at your sixth month of disability, in most cases. That is why it is so important not to waste any time with your claim. You should file your claim promptly and professionally to assure that your claim has the best chance of being approved.
The SSI program provides financial assistance to people with low income who are age 65 or older, blind, or disabled. The program is funded by the U.S. Treasury general funds and not from the Social Security trust funds. The Social Security Administration merely manages the SSI program. If you return to work, you must notify SSI right away. Returning to work does not mean that your SSI benefits will cease, but the more you earn the less you will receive from SSI. However, you may be able to keep your Medicaid insurance coverage if you cannot afford medical insurance or if you need the coverage to continue to work. In addition, SSI may deduct certain medical expenses for items and services essential for your continued employment such as medical services, Braille devices, a wheelchair, care service, and certain medications.
Once your claim is filed, the SSA will:
- Notify you by mail of their decision regarding your case. The notice will include the amount of your benefit payments and when your benefits will commence.
- Continue your benefit payments as long as your medical condition does not improve or for a set amount of payments.
- Review your case at regular intervals to make sure you still qualify for benefits.
If your claim is denied you must request an appeal within 60 days of the date of your notification. An Atlanta Social Security Disability Lawyer can increase your chances of being approved for Social Security disability benefits.
According to the Social Security Administration, studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 3 in 10 chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age.
Has your claim for Social Security benefits been denied? If so, contact our experienced Atlanta Social Security Disability Lawyers at the law office of Affleck & Gordon today!
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