About SSDI
- "What if I can't afford the medical care to get the medical documentation that I need for the social security administration? Usually there are other providers in the community that offer care at a reduced price or free. ..."
- "I missed the 60 day appeal deadline, do I have to start all over again? Not necessarily, if you can show that you had a good reason for missing your appeal deadline, such as being hospitalized...."
- "Do I have to wait 1 year to apply for SSI/SSDI? No you should apply as soon as you become disabled if your condition is expected to last 1 year or more or it is expected to result in death. ..."
Free Evaluation
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Does applicant expect to be out of work for at least 12 months??
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Does applicant have a disability attorney helping them with this case?
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What is SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a payroll tax-funded, federal insurance program. A portion of the FICA taxes you pay are set aside for SSDI (as well as Social Security Retirement and Medicare). SSDI, which was established in 1954, is designed to provide you with income if you are unable to work due to a disability or until your condition improves, and guarantees income if your condition does not improve. Then once you meet your retirement age – 65 or older – you move from SSDI to Social Security retirement income.
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of disability is different than other programs you may come into contact with through your employer or private insurance. The SSA pays only for total disability. No SSDI benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability.
Social Security Programs
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are the two largest Federal assistance programs that offer financial support to people with disabilities.
Application Process
You can file your initial claim for disability benefits either online, over the phone or in person at your local Social Security Field Office. Over 70% of initials claims are denied..
Disablity Resources
This section contains answers to questions on SSDI and SSI eligibility, as well as the disability application and appeals process.
Disablity Zone
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