Disability Benefits Are a Legal Right
The federal government's Social Security Administration is known for offering benefits to retirees, but it also provides benefits to millions of people who become disabled prior to retirement age. These benefits, which include monthly payments and medical benefits, are a legal right, but they often take much time and effort to obtain — and in many cases the help of a lawyer is needed.
If you are dealing with a disabling illness or injury that has kept you from working, we should talk. Our firm has helped many people in the Clarkesville area get Social Security disability benefits — both SSDI and SSI — and we may be able to help you, too. Contact us for a free consultation.
A Northeast Georgia Attorney for SSI Benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security disability benefits take two main forms, Social Security Disability Insurance, known as SSDI or SSD, and Supplemental Security Income, known as SSI. While both programs have identical disability criteria, they have distinct qualifications, they provide different medical benefits and they are also funded differently.
SSDI has no income limits and is generally given to workers who have paid Social Security tax during their working lives; SSDI recipients get health coverage through Medicare. SSI, which is funded from general tax revenues, has low income limits and comes with state-run health care through Medicaid.
We Can Help You Get the Benefits You Need
While the idea of providing benefits to the disabled is simple and logical, the federal laws related to Social Security disability are complex and the administration of the programs is highly bureaucratic. As you may know, the majority of initial claims are denied.
Whether you are a first-time claimant or you have already been denied, we may be able to get the benefits you need. Our experience includes:
- Communication with medical providers and compilation of appropriate records
- Preparation of initial claims and reconsiderations
- Representation at administrative law judge (ALJ) hearings in Gainesville
- Appeals of ALJ decisions
- Appeals in federal court
Contact a Clarkesville Social Security Disability Attorney. The Consultation Is Free.
Regardless of where you are in the disability benefits process, we will be happy to discuss your situation during a free consultation. We serve clients throughout northeastern Georgia. Contact us.