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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Generally speaking, if you have a physical or mental disability that prevents you from doing that work you are suited to do, and your disability is expected result in death, or last longer than a year, you may be able to collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. By contacting an experienced SSDI attorney, you can find out whether you qualify for these benefits and how to move forward with filing a claim.
SSDI vs. SSI
Many people confuse the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) with the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Here are the differences:
- SSDI: These benefits are given to you and certain of your family members of if you have worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes (which are used to fund this program). If you qualify for SSDI, you will be enrolled in Medicare after two years of receiving SSDI benefits.
- SSI: These benefits are paid to you on the basis of financial need, regardless of whether or not you have ever worked. The SSI program is federally funded by the US Treasury's general fund as opposed to Social Security taxes. If you qualify for SSI, you automatically qualify for Medicare without having to undergo a wait period.
Dealing with a denied claim
If your claim is denied for SSDI, you are among the majority. Roughly 60 to 70 percent of claims are initially denied. Many people are then awarded these benefits during the appeal process.
If you live in the Greenville, South Carolina area and your SSDI claim was denied, please contact South Carolina workers' SSDI attorneys at the Dick James Law Firm. We can review your case free of charge and help you through the appeal process so you can collect the money to which you are entitled.
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