Social Security
Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income are fast becoming the last financial safety net for millions of Americans. Most people never expect to become disabled and assume that if they do, Social Security will always be there. Unfortunately, that is often not the case.
With the age of retirement eligibility for Social Security going up every year, more and more people will need to rely on Social Security Disability and SSI benefits. Social Security Disability requires a minimum number of quarters of work coverage in the last ten years, while SSI Disability has no earning requirement. Even children may be eligible for Social Security Benefits if found disabled.
Many people don't realize that they can get their full Social Security benefit earlier if they are disabled. Instead of waiting 3 to 7 years, or settling for less money per month, disabled people can get their full Social Security benefit as soon as disability is proven.
Not only can people qualify for a monthly check, Social Security can be the only way for working Americans to get Medicare benefits before age 65. Once a person is on Social Security for 24 months, Medicare coverage begins. That's why waiting is never the best solution. Especially in cases of Supplemental Security Income or SSI, the start date cannot be earlier than the date of application for SSI.
When turned down by Social Security, many feel that there is no use appealing the negative Social Security or SSI decision. That could not be further from the truth. We've helped hundreds of people get the Social Security and SSI benefits they deserved. Legal representation makes all the difference.
Our firm can help untangle the complex legal web of medical and vocational issues presented before Social Security. Social Security's administrative hearings can be extremely complicated for the lay person. If you are denied Social Security benefits, call the Kabb Law firm now.