Social Security and Disability and Your Rights From Your Northern Michigan Attorney [nl_name type="short"]

Sep 25, 2013 | General

What benefits do you qualify for? What medical conditions may qualify you for SSD benefits? What is SSI? What can I do?

Social Security Disability AttorneyThese are just a few of the many questions that you may have when it comes to social security and disability in Northern Michigan. Times are already hard enough, but factor in a disability which may be keeping you from work and times can be more than just tough. We are here to help. Review some of the basic information to help you get on the road to understanding more about SSI and how a Social Security disability attorney can help you.

SSI or Social Security Income is a federal income supplement program which is funded by general taxes and is designed to help the elderly, blind and disabled who have little or no income. SSI provides those in need cash to help them meet their basic needs which include food, clothing and shelter.

SSDI or Social Security Disability Insurance is another program which is designed to help. SSDI pays benefits to people who cannot work because of a qualified condition which is expected to keep them from working for more than or a year or cause death. Social Security programs are only for people who suffer from long term disabilities or complete disabilities.

Each of these Social Security benefits have specific requirements which must be met in order to qualify.

For SSI, basic requirements for eligibility include:

Anyone who is:

  • 65 or older, blind or disabled

And who:

  • Has limited income, limited resources and is a U.S. citizen or national

Those eligible may also be required to meet other requirements as well.  For SSDI, the basic requirements include:

  1.     A “recent work” test based on your age at the time you become disabled
  2.     A “duration of work” test to show that you worked long enough under Social Security to claim

Each and every person has the right to have an attorney assist them in understanding their rights and claiming the benefits for which they qualify according to the Social Security Act. If you have been denied benefits and believe that you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits for a medical condition which is keeping you from working, APKH&C is here to help. Skilled in Social Security Disability laws and benefits, let us take a closer look at your case to find out how we can assist you.

Social Security Disability attorney

APKH&C is a Social Security Disability attorney in Northern Michigan. With an office in Gaylord, APKH&C is available across Northern Michigan. If you are living in Northern Michigan and are looking for a Social Security Disability attorney, contact our Northern Michigan office at 1.877.732.2491 or contact us online to request your free case review.