Have your medical conditions stopped you from working? If so, you may be entitled to monthly monetary benefits and health insurance from the United States government.

Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience handling Social Security Disability Claims, and we look forward to discussing your claim. All consultations are free and you do not pay us an attorney’s fee unless we prevail in your claim.

UNABLE TO WORK?

Did you know that if your medical conditions have stopped you from working, you may be entitled to monthly monetary benefits and health insurance from the United States government?

Many Americans are unaware that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has two programs to assist individuals who are medically unable to work for a year or longer:

• The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)program pays benefits to you and certain family members and provides you Medicare benefits if you have sufficient past work which you paid Social Security taxes on.
• The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays monthly benefits and provides Medicaid to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources, regardless of their work history.

HOW TO QUALIFY

For most people, the medical requirements for disability payments are the same under both programs and disability is determined by the same process.

Whether you apply for SSDI or SSI disability, the SSA will need information about your medical condition, work and education history to help them decide if you are disabled under their rules. This information will be taken at the application stage.

HOW TO APPLY

It is always in your best interest to apply as soon as you become disabled. Most of the application forms can be completed online, depending on the type of benefit for which you apply:

• Social Security Disability Insurance
  You can complete both the Application and Adult Disability Report online.
• Supplemental Security Income
  You can complete the Adult Disability Report online, but you must call 1-800-772-1213 or contact your local Social Security Office to set up an appointment to complete the SSI application in person or over the phone.

WHAT IF I’M DENIED?

You should know that this does not mean that you are not a worthy candidate. Approximately 75% of all applicants are denied at the initial stages, yet the vast majority of those denied who hire representatives go on to prevail in their claims. So if denied, you should immediately seek out competent legal representation. Here at Psetas, Moore & Tetlow, P.A., our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience handling Social Security Disability claims and you do not pay us an attorney’s fee unless we prevail in your claim.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR SURVIVOR’S (OR WIDOW’S) BENEFITS?

Did you know that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a program that allows a widow or widower to receive benefits based on the deceased spouse’s work history? They may receive benefits even if he or she divorced the deceased prior to their death. These benefits may also be received by the children of the deceased under certain circumstances.

HOW TO QUALIFY

If a deceased person worked long enough at a job where Social Security taxes were paid, certain members of the deceased’s family may be eligible for Social Security benefits based on the deceased’s record.

HOW TO APPLY

You must call 1-800-772-1213 or contact your local Social Security Office to set up an appointment to complete the Survivor’s/Widow’s Benefits application in person or over the phone. Unfortunately, you cannot complete the application online currently, but you can get more information from the SSA website.

WHAT IF I AM DENIED?

Know that this does not mean that you are not rightfully entitled to these benefits. Approximately 75% of all applicants are denied at the initial stages, yet the vast majority of those denied who hire representation go on to prevail in their claims. So if denied, you should immediately seek out competent legal representation as you generally have sixty (60) days from the date of your denial letter to appeal that denial.

DO YOU HAVE A DISABLED CHILD?

Did you know that the Social Security Administration has a program that allows parents and/or guardians to receive benefits on behalf of their children to help assist them with the financial burden of raising a disabled child?

HOW TO QUALIFY

The child must have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment or combination of impairments that result in marked and severe functional limitations and which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for at least 12 months.

HOW TO APPLY

You can complete the Child Disability Report online, but you must call 1-800-772-1213 or contact your local Social Security Office to set up an appointment to complete the SSI application in person or over the phone.

WHAT IF I AM DENIED?

Know that this does not mean that your child is not rightfully entitled to these benefits. Approximately 75% of all applicants are denied at the initial stages, yet the vast majority of those denied who hire representation go on to prevail in their claims. So if denied, you should immediately seek out competent legal representation as you generally have sixty (60) days from the date of your denial letter to appeal that decision.