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Social Security lawyers in Lowell, Massachusetts Can Help

Living with a disability can be impossible. The social security disability system was designed to help those who are unable to work because of a disability. Qualifying is not always easy. That is why it is important to work with an experienced Lowell social security attorney when you apply or appeal a case. Lowell social security attorneys help our most vulnerable citizens qualify for social security disability benefits.

The importance of winning your SSI or SSDI claim

Approximately 65% or more initial applicants are denied social security benefits. Often success hinges on whether you have made out the best case for your disability to the review board. Lowell social security lawyers have experienced understanding how to present your best case. By working with an attorney, you will not have to second-guess whether you have done the best job highlighting what the social security administration is looking for. The difference between winning your social security claim and losing your social security claim are often dramatic. For example, without an alternative source of income, and without the ability to work (due to disability), many people face homelessness and hunger..The relief provided by the monthly payments from SSI and SSDI claims provide a necessary security blanket. In some cases, claimants may be entitled to medical care through the Medicaid or Medicare systems.

What does the typical Lowell Social Security lawyer cost to hire?

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. Almost always, Social Security lawyers work on a “contingency” basis: meaning that they only get paid if you win your claim. That means, in most cases, you have nothing to lose by working with a social security attorney. Thankfully, the government has placed restrictions on how much a social security lawyer can charge a claimant. Specifically, they cannot charge you more than 25% of the past due benefits that are awarded to you. Even then, that 25% figure cannot exceed $6,000 total. So, claimants are always protected by the social security system. Don’t wait to contact an experienced Lowell Social Security lawyer. Fill out the form on the left.

Eligibility for either SSDI or SSI

The Social Security System can provide you with monthly payments if you qualify. To qualify for either the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs, you must meet their criteria. Generally, to qualify for either, you must suffer from an injury that prevents you from working for a year or more (or one that results in death). Both systems are explained below.

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) – Work with a Knowledgeable Lowell Disability Insurance Attorney Today

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 Lowell SSDI lawyer to learn more now.

SSI: a welfare-based program - Contact an experienced Lowell Disability Attorney

If you have no or too little work history, are disabled, and make below a certain threshold of money, you may qualify for SSI. SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is a welfare-based program. The benefits are paid out of general tax revenues and are not contingent on your work history. The monthly benefit provides a basic amount, which may be enhanced by your state. You may also qualify for food stamps and Medicaid. You can contact an experienced Lowell SSI attorney by filling out the questionnaire on the left.

Proving your disability: the process of applying and appealing your decision - Lowell Disability Appeal Attorney

You can begin the application process online, in person, or by phone. The process can take a while because the number of applications is generally very high. Usually, you have to wait anywhere between three and six months, maybe longer. If you are denied, you can appeal your decision, which will take longer.

Below is a list of some of the types of illnesses and injuries that can qualify for a disability under Social Security:
 

Local SSA Office

Lowell Hospitals

If you do not have any healthcare insurance or any other ability to pay, there are facilities that probably will treat you in Lowell They are:

Lowell social security attorneys serve clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts, including Andover, Beverly, Billerica, Boston, Bridgewater, Brockton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Danvers, Dedham, Easton Center, Fall River, Framingham, Franklin, Gloucester, Haverhill, Hingham, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lexington, Lowell, Lynn, Manchester, Marblehead, Marlborough, Medford, Methuen, Milford, New Bedford, Newton, North Attleboro, Norwood, Peabody, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Providence, Quincy, Randolph, Revere, Salem, Tewksbury, Wakefield, Waltham, Wellesley, Weymouth, Woburn, Worcester, areas in the vicinity of Logan Inernational Airport, and other communities in Middlesex County.