Social Security Disability

Before the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability examiners determine if your health impairments are severe enough to prevent you from working, they ensure you qualify based on a list of technical criteria. They deny many applications during this process because the applicants are not eligible for benefits...

The maximum lawyer fee for Social Security Disability is determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA), which must approve all fee agreements in advance. Their criteria for approval include: That the total fee amount to be no more...

If you are trying to get disability benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you probably have heard of disability lawyers, but you might not know what a disability advocate is. In short, a disability advocate is different from a disability lawyer because the lawyer has a law degree while the advocate does not. Still, disability advocates must earn their certification to help claimants with disability...

You can qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicaid at the same time if you meet the program’s income requirements. Additionally, SSDI recipients automatically qualify for Medicare, but there is a mandatory 24-month waiting period for coverage.

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You can appeal a decision on disability benefits by Social Security by taking the following steps:

• Reading the decision letter carefully
• Appealing the decision within sixty days of receiving the letter