What Are Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you suddenly become unemployed, you could qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits. The disability application process can take several months or years. The local Meridian, Mississippi Social Security Office can provide more information about filing for SSDI.
Meridian, Mississippi Social Security Disability Benefits
The Social Security Administration is responsible for determining how disability is handled. There is a list of physical and mental disorders that qualify as disabilities. You can find the
list of disabilities online or contact your local Meridian, Mississippi SSA Office to get more information about filing for disability in Meridian, Mississippi. There are two disability programs:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): To receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), applicants must be disabled and low income. Applicants are encouraged to maintain the health insurance until long after they have started to receive benefits. Contact your local SSA office for more information about SSI.
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): SSDI is available to people who have been employed for at least 5 years. They must be less than 65 years old and suffering from a condition that has lasted for at least one year. They have to show proof of the medical affliction along with low income earnings.
Applying for Social Security Disability
The process for
applying for disability can turn into a time consuming process. The
www.ssa.gov website offers a lot of information about the disability programs.
Meridian, Mississippi Social Security Disability Lawyers
Retaining the services of a Meridian, Mississippi Social Security disability lawyer who specializes in Social Security Disability claims may be an option you want to consider. Social Security disability lawyers have experience with the SSA and typically know how to expedite the disability claims process. Meridian, Mississippi disability lawyers only get a part of the back pay that may be owed to you. If you have been disabled for a year and are approved for those payments, the disability lawyer will get a portion of the past due payments. Disability lawyer fees are set by the SSA.
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