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Need Social Security? Bend, Oregon Social Security lawyers can help
Has the quality of your life suffered because of a disability? Are you now unable to work because of your disability? You may be eligible for social security payments. Understanding the nuances of the social security system can be a bit overwhelming. Some people qualify upon completing an initial application while others take a longer appeal process. Learn more about the social security disability system today. Once you fill out the form on the left, an experienced Bend social security attorney will call you promptly. By speaking with the attorney, you are under no obligation whatsoever.
Applying for SSI or SSDI can make a serious difference
If you have already applied and been rejected for social security benefits, you are among the majority. Presenting proof of your disability is an important step toward qualifying. An experienced Bend social security lawyer can help you make your most compelling case to the review board. Your chance of success increases this way. Successful claimants receive critical monthly payments from the federal government. SSI recipients can receive a monthly payment, food stamps, and potentially Medicaid to cover health care costs. SSDI recipients receive monthly payments based on the amount they paid into the system, among other factors. Also, SSDI recipients sometimes qualify for Medicare.
What does the typical Bend Social Security lawyer cost to hire?
Contrary to what people think about lawyers, Social Security lawyers tend to be very affordable. Why are they affordable? Answer: they work on a “contingency” basis. That means they only get paid if you get paid. In fact, the federal government actually caps the amount that a social security attorney can charge. First, they are generally limited to a maximum of 25% of the back pay owed to you (as opposed to future payments). That means that if you are owed $10,000 in payments from the months prior to your decision, the attorney can only make $2,500. Second, a social security lawyer cannot make more than $6,000 from your case, total. Don’t wait to contact an experienced Bend Social Security lawyer. Fill out the form on the left.
SSDI and SSI Eligibility
The Social Security system was created in part, to provide disability payments to our most vulnerable citizens: those who cannot work due to an injury. The injury must keep you from working for at least a year or more. Under the system, there are two types of disability programs: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Both are explained below.
SSDI: The Federal Program for Those With a Work History – Connect with a Knowledgeable Bend Disability Insurance Attorney Immediately
SSDI is a benefit program that pays disabled people on a monthly basis who (1) have worked in the past, and (2) paid social security taxes. Each person must work a certain percentage of the previous years (depending on your age) to qualify. Thus, not everyone who is disabled can qualify. SSDI claimants who receive payments for 2 years qualify for Medicare to pay medical costs. Contact you Bend SSDI lawyer to learn if you qualify.
SSI: the final safety net - Contact an experienced Bend Disability Attorney
SSI is truly a last line of defense for those who are disabled and have no money. SSI is welfare-based, which means that it is paid out regardless of your work history (unlike SSDI). SSI recipients receive monthly checks, and may also qualify for aid from the state, food stamps, and Medicaid. Don’t wait.Contact an experienced Bend SSI lawyer today.
How do I apply, what can I expect?- Bend Disability Appeals Lawyer
To apply for social security, you can start online, in person, or by calling the social security administration directly. The government can take upward of six months to review your case. If you have been denied, you can appeal your case. At appeal, you will have to prove that your condition qualifies as a disability. If you do not feel comfortable appearing on your own behalf, an attorney may present your case for you.
Below is a list of some of the types of illnesses and injuries that can qualify for a disability under Social Security:
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Traumatic Brain Injury Severe arthritis Pituitary gland disorders Liver Damage Depressive Syndrome |
Gastritis Traumatic Brain Injury Organic Mental Disorders Herniated Disc Burns |
Loss of speech Traumatic Brain Injury Seizures Burns Organic Mental Disorders |
Local SSA Office
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Social Security Administration 336 SouthWest Cyber Drive, Suite 100 Bend, Oregon 97702 (800) 772-1213 |
Bend Hospitals
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Portland VA Medical Center 3710 SouthWest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, Oregon 97239 (503) 273-5267 |
Saint Charles Medical Center - Redmond 1253 North Canal Boulevard Redmond, Oregon 97756 (541) 382-4321 |
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Saint Charles Medical Center Bend 2500 NorthEast Neff Road Bend, Oregon 97701 (541) 382-4321 |
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If you do not have any healthcare insurance or any other ability to pay, there are facilities that probably will treat you in Bend They are:
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Pioneer Health Care Clinic 1103 NorthEast Elm Street Suite B Prineville, Oregon 97754 (541) 447-6263 Ochoco Community Clinic 375 NorthWest Beaver Street Suite 101 Prineville, Oregon 97754 (541) 447-0707 |
Cascade Medical Clinic 211 NorthWest Larch Avenue Redmond, Oregon 97756 (541) 548-2164 Kemple Childrens Clinic 63890 Johnson Road Bend, Oregon 97701 (541) 382-6899 |
Bend social security attorneys serve client throughout Central Oregon, including Bend, Burns, Canyon City, Chemult, Cloverdale, Eugene, Fossil, Madras, Oakridge, Plainview, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, Terrebonne, Warm Springs, areas in the vicinity of Bend Municipal Airport, and other communities in Crook County, Deschutes County, Harney County, Jefferson County, Klamath County, Lake County, Lane County, and Linn County.