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 Social Security Disability is a program designed by the Federal Government to provide monthly payments to disabled individuals. Disability, according to the Social Security Administration, is the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to any physical or mental impairment(s) which are medically determinable and expected to last for a period of not less than 12 months. In order to collect Social Security Disability benefits, in addition to being "incapable of engaging in substantial gainful employment," you must have earned wages and paid into the Social Security system in at least 20 of the last 40 quarters. The amount of the payment you are eligible for is based upon your income while you were able to work. In addition, you may receive a yearly cost of living adjustment depending upon how long you collect Social Security Disability benefits. Eligibility for the benefits ceases if your condition improves and you are able to return to substantial gainful activity. However, if you return to work in spite of a disabling condition, you should notify the Social Security Administration as it may be possible to continue receiving benefits.
If you become eligible for SSDI, Social Security will automatically enroll you in Medicare after you get Social Security disability benefits for 2 years. This 2 year period begins the month you are entitled to receive disability benefits as opposed to when you receive your first check. You can receive Social Security disability benefits until you turn 65, which is retirement age. At that time your disability benefits automatically convert to retirement benefits, but the amount stays the same. After 65 you cannot draw additional benefits due to disability. Social Security has very specific guidelines to determine eligibility. Eliciting the right information from your doctor is often crucial to winning a Social Security claim. If you are denied Social Security Disability benefits you may request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. That is why it is important to hire an attorney who is familiar with the specific information required for the Social Security Program. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Joenathan S. Chaplin, P.A. can do just that for you. You can concentrate on the important things: getting healthy and returning to your day-to-day life while our attorneys take care of the complicated legal issues. We have an experienced qualified staff that is ready to fight for you. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Joenathan S. Chaplin, P.A. will work hard to protect your interests and get you the compensation you deserve. |
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