You know you can’t work because of your health – but that alone doesn’t mean you’ll automatically qualify for Social Security Disability benefits.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a large government agency that uses a complex system to determine whether you deserve benefits. You’ll qualify for benefits only if you meet the SSA’s strict definition of “disabled.”
Under the Social Security Administration’s rules, you’re only considered disabled if a physical or mental condition is expected to keep you from work for one full year (or result in death). Your disability can be mental, physical, or a combination of both.
If you can no longer work, it’s important that you keep regular medical appointments with your doctors and/or specialists to create enough documentation to prove your case to Social Security.
IN MOST CASES, SOCIAL SECURITY CONSIDERS YOU DISABLED IF:
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI)
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program pays benefits to you if you meet three criteria:
Even if you haven’t worked enough, you may still be eligible for disability benefits.
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays benefits to you if you meet certain criteria:
Let the Social Security Disability attorneys at the Law Offices of Karen Kraus Bill help with your claim for disability benefits.
