West Virginia 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 West Virginia Social Security Office can provide more information about filing for SSDI.
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 West Virginia SSA Office to get more information about filing for disability in West Virginia.
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 in West Virginia
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.
West Virginia Social Security Disability Lawyers
Retaining the services of a West Virginia 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. West Virginia 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will the 2019 COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) amount be and when will I receive it?
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase by 2.8 percent in 2019.
The increase will begin with benefits that Social Security beneficiaries receive in January 2019. Increased SSI payments will begin on December 31, 2018.
COLA Fact Sheet (pdf)
COLA Publication (pdf)
How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card?
If you legally change your name because of marriage, divorce, court order or any other reason, you must tell the Social Security Administration so you can get a corrected card. You cannot apply for a card online. There is no charge for a Social Security card. This service is free.
To get a corrected Social Security card, you will need to:
For complete instructions, please go to Social Security Number and Card.
How do I schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment in West Virginia?
The Social Security Administration doesn’t currently have an online appointment scheduler. However, you do not need an appointment to file for benefits or appeal a disability decision. You can file for the following benefits online at WWW.SSA.GOV:
- Retirement;
- Medicare;
- Spouses; and
- Disability.
If you do not want to apply for benefits online, or you need to speak to us for any other reason, you can schedule, reschedule or cancel an appointment by:
Calling the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; or
Contacting your local Social Security office.
How can I change my address in West Virginia?
If you get Social Security benefits (retirement, survivors, or disability) or are enrolled in Medicare, you can change your address online by using your my Social Security account. Go to the My Profile Tab on my Social Security.
This service is not currently available to people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or do not have a U.S. mailing address. However, if you are receiving SSI, you can still check your address we have on record via the My Profile Tab on my Social Security.
If you get SSI, do not have a U.S. mailing address, or are unable to change your address online, you can:
Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; or
Contact your local Social Security office.
If you do not receive Social Security benefits, SSI or Medicare, you do not need to change your address with the Social Security Administration.
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