Gold Country Workers Comp Center can help you with submitting your SSI application so that it has the best chances to be approved. Supplemental security income (SSI) and social security disability insurance are two different benefit programs and are provided to individuals who qualify as disabled. With the guidance of SSI lawyers, you can obtain approval for SSI benefits. SSI is awarded irrespective of work history. Several individuals who apply for SSI benefits find the process extremely complicated and the bureaucratic procedure slows down the claim. Disability benefits are not offered by just applying. An administrative law judge will hear the case and determine if you are disabled or not and if you are qualified for disability benefits. Using California SSI Lawyers will greatly increase your ability to show the judge that you should qualify.
SSI however is not available to all disabled claimants who have not paid in enough “quarters” to be entitled to Social Security Disability. You must also have very limited resources, generally speaking of having less than $2000 ($3000 if married), only one car, owning no property except where you live, etc.)
Benefits offered by California SSI lawyers
Claimants who apply for disability benefits are usually victims of debilitating illness. That’s when you need your disability claim to be expedited. To help you through the process, SSI lawyers offer their years of experience and knowledge of the judicial system. The task of appealing for a rejected disability claim is time-consuming and complex. There are several benefits that your specialized attorney can offer to you.
- Claimants who apply or appeal a disability claim by themselves often spend a lot of time and money in travel, documentation, and overall preparation. In their current condition, sparing so much time and effort could be very difficult. On the contrary, when you have an attorney to represent you, this complex preparation process can be minimized substantially. You are only expected to authorize your attorney to access your social security file and medical records. He can accompany you for meetings and talk to witnesses. However, it is important to meet with your attorney in person before you make a decision.
- The appeals process is overwhelming and confusing. But when you do not have an attorney to represent you, you only need to focus on the healing process and take your mind off from paperwork or legal terms.
- You Need to Plan for the Appeal Process. SSI attorneys understand the deadlines and time frames for appealing a disability claim. When your claim has been denied, contact your attorney within sixty days to begin an appeal.
- SSI lawyers can establish facts and co-ordinate with former employers, medical providers, and other professionals for the purpose of validating and proving your disability claim to an insurance company or the social security administration.
- The appeals process is done at several stages when one level does not go through successfully. Reconsideration is the first step and when your request is denied here, it moves to a hearing in the court. Your attorney is familiar and comfortable with all these settings and hence can prepare your case appropriately.
- Besides handling the preparation process, your attorney will educate you on what is expected of you during every stage. You will have open access to legal advice, learn about uncommon laws, and have expert legal experience backing you up.
- More importantly, your right to competent and diligent representation is honored.
Confidentially is maintained and the services of SSI lawyers do not just benefit you but also your spouse and other family members at a time when you need to focus on more important aspects of your health.
Related: Social Security law firm – GCWC
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