Johnson City Social Security Lawyer
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be a huge benefit if you’re ill or injured and cannot work. But there can be many bumps in the road between filing your application for disability benefits and actually receiving them.
If you’ve had trouble securing benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) or need help appealing a decision, our Social Security disability lawyers want to help. Contact The Terry Law Firm today for a free consultation with an experienced SSDI attorney in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Why You Need a Social Security Disability Lawyer
Being approved for Social Security disability can take a long time and several attempts. Many Tri-Cities residents may wait up to a year or longer for benefits. Having a Johnson City Social Security disability attorney help you with your case can shorten the wait time and avoid common mistakes many people make on their applications.
If your Social Security disability claim was denied – and most initial applications are, in fact, rejected – you have the right to request a review of the denial. If the review results in a continued denial, you have the right to appeal that decision.
A Social Security disability lawyer in Johnson City can help by developing a solid strategy to appeal the denial or possibly help you reapply with a stronger application. Many applicants go on to receive SSDI and SSI benefits through the review and appeals process.
What Is Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income?
SSDI is a federal program that pays benefits to people who can no longer sustain gainful employment because of a chronic, severe, or long-lasting illness or disabling injury. Applicants must demonstrate that they are disabled or ill to the point of being unable to work in any job, which can be tricky. Eligibility for SSDI benefits is also based on the applicant having paid enough into the system by earning work credits and paying Social Security taxes. Assets are not a factor.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is another program administered by the SSA. Unlike SSDI, SSI does not look at an applicant’s work history, but eligibility is means-tested. If you have too much money and assets, you won’t qualify. SSI provides a monthly stipend to people who are blind, disabled, or aged 65 and older who meet a certain low-income threshold. SSI recipients are also automatically qualified for Medicaid, which provides comprehensive healthcare benefits and coverage for long-term care in a skilled nursing facility.