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Looking for an experienced Social Security lawyer?
Has the quality of your life suffered because of a disability? Are you now unable to work because of your disability? Social security disability income, or “SSDI” for short, and “SSI”, supplemental security income, was created forthose who cannot work due to suffering from a disability. The federal SSDI and SSI system can be difficult to navigate. Whether you are a first time applicant or whether you have been previously rejected, an experienced Covington social security attorney can help you. Help is right around the corner. Start working with an experienced Covington social security attorney today by filling out the questionnaire on the left.
You may be entitled to benefits: the SSI and SSDI program at a glance
The statistics are not favorable for initial applicants. About 65% or more initial applicants are denied annually. Qualifying for social security benefits requires proof of your disability. Experienced Covington social security lawyers understand how to present your evidence in the most favorable light. Living with a disability can make it virtually impossible to function in our expensive society. If you can qualify for social security benefits, you will be entitled to monthly payments from the federal government. In some cases, you may also qualify for medical coverage through Medicaid or Medicare, depending on your circumstances. This is an absolutely essential security blanket for those who cannot work due to disability. Therefore, the consequences of not qualifying can be severe.
Aren’t lawyers expensive to hire? How can I hire a qualified Covington social security lawyer?
You do not have to have a pool of money to afford a social security lawyer. The usual fee structure of a social security lawyer is designed so that it is affordable for people who are not employed. Social security attorneys are paid according to a strict fee schedule. They can only be paid if they win your case for you. That makes sense because claimants usually have not expendable money. Social Security regulations set a cap for attorney fees. As of June 2009, the cap is $6,000. Also, attorneys can only receive their money from the past due benefits awarded to you, a max of 25%. So, the most a social security lawyer can charge is: the smaller amount of 25% of your past due benefits or $6,000. Contact your Covington Social Security lawyer today by filling out the form on the left.
SSDI and SSI Eligibility
The federal government created Social Security for a number of reasons. One of those reasons was to provide benefits to Americans who cannot work due to an injury. The injury must last at least one year, and prevent you from working. There are two different programs that give rise to disability payments under the Social Security System: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Both programs provide relief to injured Americans, but they are different from each other.
Do you qualify for SSDI? – Work with a Knowledgeable Covington Disability Insurance Attorney Soon
SSDI pays disability payments to those who have a qualifying work history, who are disabled. For that reason, not everyone is eligible for SSDI. To qualify, you will have to show, in addition to proving your disability, that you have worked a certain percentage of your previous years (depending on your age). Medicare medical coverage is also available to some SSDI recipients. Contact your Covington SSDI lawyer to learn more now.
The federal SSI program – work with a qualified Covington 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 Covington SSI lawyer today.
How does the application and appeal process work? - Covington Disability Appeals attorney
You can apply online, in person, or over the phone for social security. You will be prompted to fill out a series of questions that require you to substantiate your disability. You can have your case reviewed by an appeal panel if you are initially denied social security benefits.
The list below contains a few examples of the types of illnesses and injuries that have qualified previous applicants for a disability:
Chronic Anemia Sickle cell disease Chronic thrombocytopenia Hereditary telangiectasia Coagulation defects |
HIV Inflammatory arthritis Sjogren’s syndrome Epilepsy Cerebral Palsy |
Subacute combined degeneration Cerebral Trauma Syringomyelia Gastyrointestinal hemorrhaging Chronic liver disease |
Local SSA Office
Social Security Administration 7 Youell Street Florence, Kentucky 41042 (859) 282-7324 |
Covington Hospitals
Saint Elizabeth Edgewood One Medical Village Drive Edgewood, Kentucky 41017 (859) 301-2310 |
Saint Elizabeth Florence 4900 Houston Road Florence, Kentucky 41042 (859) 212-520 |
Saint Elizabeth Fort Thomas 85 North Grand Avenue Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075 (859) 572-3100 |
If you do not have any healthcare insurance or any other ability to pay, there are facilities that probably will treat you in Covington They are:
Prime Care Clinic 5158 Village Square Drive Paducah, Kentucky 42001-9060 (270) 443-4311 Angels Community Clinic 1005 Poplar Street Murray, Kentucky 42071 (270) 759-2223 |
Homeplace Clinic P O Box 96 Ary, Kentucky 41712-0096 (606) 378-2131 Arlington Medical Clinic P O Box 159 Arlington, Kentucky 42021-0159 (270) 655-6231 |
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