FAQ
Frequently asked questions
If you can’t work due to disability, Social Security was established to help in your time of need.
If you want to complete an application for SSI or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits by telephone or in person without the benefit of an attorney, you must first telephone SSA at 1-800-772-1213. If you want to apply by phone, you will be given a date and an approximate time to expect a phone call from someone at the Social Security office who will take your application over the phone. The application will then be mailed to you for your signature.
Can I apply for Supplemental Security Income online?
There are limited circumstances in which it is possible to apply for Supplemental Security Income online. However in the vast majority of circumstances, this is not possible. In these situations, you must file either in person or with a paper application. If you are not 100% sure you can file online, it is best to file in person or with the assistance of an attorney.
An appeal must be filed within 60 days in order to avoid forfeiting back due benefits. If you fail to do so, you will have to file a new application alleging you became disabled after the date of the most recent denial. If you were unable to file on-time, and this was due to circumstances beyond your control, you may be able show good cause for late filing and preserve the back due benefits. Please let us know if you need assistance in filing your appeal.
Will I qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
This can be hard to tell without the benefit of years of experience handling disability claims. There are lot of factors that enter the equation. Simply knowing your diagnosis is usually not enough. Disability is determined on the basis of symptoms, limitations, age, and even the work that you have done in the last 15 years. Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance also have additional requirements that are unrelated to your disability. Supplemental Security Income is needs based, and Social Security Disability Insurance requires a sufficient number of work credits to qualify. Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits may also be available to minors of disabled individuals, spouses, and widows. We will be happy to discuss your prospects for a disability claim.
This can be hard to tell without the benefit of years of experience handling disability claims. There are lot of factors that enter the equation. Simply knowing your diagnosis is usually not enough. Disability is determined on the basis of symptoms, limitations, age, and even the work that you have done in the last 15 years. Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance also have additional requirements that are unrelated to your disability. Supplemental Security Income is needs based, and Social Security Disability Insurance requires a sufficient number of work credits to qualify. Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits may also be available to minors of disabled individuals, spouses, and widows. We will be happy to discuss your prospects for a disability claim.
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