Social Security Disability Lawyers – SSDI Benefits Attorneys
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration. Only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.
The major distinction between the programs is that Social Security Disability insurance benefits are available for individuals who have worked in recent years and are now disabled. For most people, the medical requirements for Social Security Disability payments are the same under both programs. The process for proof is the same for a disabled worker.
However, there are differences in the eligibility rules for the two programs:
- Eligibility for SSD is based on prior work under Social Security.
- Eligibility for SSI disability benefit payments is based on financial need.
Supplemental Security Income benefits are paid to individuals who are poor and disabled. SSI does not consider whether the applicant has worked in the past. SSI disability benefits determination is different for children.
Disabled Widow’s and Widower’s Benefits are paid to individuals who are at least 50 years old and become disabled within a certain amount of time after the death of their husband or wife who has worked under Social Security.
Disabled Adult Child Benefits go to the children (disabled before age 22) of persons who are deceased or who are drawing Social Security Disability or retirement benefits.
Disability Insurance Benefits for Disabled Widow’s or Widower’s Benefits and Disabled Adult Child benefits are not affected by whether you are rich or poor. Benefits are determined by a review of a Social Security earnings record.
Permanent disability, long term disability, Title II benefits, and lifetime disability are discussed in your Social Security Handbook in a general way. Your Social Security questions that are not answered by the Social Security Handbook should be referred to a Social Security lawyer.
If you have questions regarding social security benefits you may want to consider contacting a lawyer. Even if you are already receiving benefits, it may be to your advantage to consult an experienced attorney to ensure that you are receiving the maximum benefits available under the law.
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