Answers and Advice About the Federal Disability Law

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the largest federally-assisted program that provides long-term financial assistance to people with limited income and who are suffering from disability or illness that prevents them from working.

Some Disability Law FAQ:

1. Question: How do I become qualified for SSDI?

Answer: Claimants should have at least worked for 10 years in the US and have contributed enough Social Security taxes. They should also prove that they have limited source of income and that they are suffering from a long-term or debilitating illness that they cannot go back to their work.

2. Q: Is the person suffering from short-term or partial disability qualified to get acceptence after filing for social security disability?

A: No. The Social Security Administration (SSA) only awards claims to people whose condition is severe that they are unable to do normal activities. However, there are some exceptions to the rule. For instance, people with blindness and other impairments are qualified to receive SSDI.

3. Q: How much monthly contribution can I expect from the social security check?

A: The contributions are 5 percent of the workers’ monthly salary.

4. Q: When can the claimants receive their SSDI?

A: The SSA will give people their social security disability payments on the sixth month after their disability starts. While this policy can delay the financial assistance for disabled beneficiaries, this will ensure that they are really suffering from a long-term or debilitating disease.

5. Q: Can a person appeal the SSA’s decision in case that his claim is denied?

A: Yes. There are four levels of appeal (reconsideration, hearing, appeals court, and federal district court) that will allow claimants to prove that they are really qualified to receive their disability insurance. When filing for an appeal, denied applicants are adviced to hire social security disability lawyers who specialized in dealing with insurance cases.

6. Q: Is it possible for certain family members to receive separate benefits?

A: Yes. Some family members are qualified to receive separate benefits: they include spouses aged 62 and older; divorced spouses who were married at least 10 years with the beneficiaries and remain single; minor children (even those who are adopted); and children regardless of their age who have been disabled before reaching the age of 22.

7. Q: Can a person apply social security disability benefits to other disability benefits?

A: Yes. Some people receive State Disability Insurance (SDI) while getting benefits from Social Security. However, the amount of the benefits will be adjusted to avoid overpayment.

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