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Need Social Security Benefits? Downey, California Social Security lawyers can help
Living with a disability can be impossible. Social security may be the solution. If you have been turned down for social security benefits, or if you have yet to apply, an experienced Downey social security attorney can increase your odds of qualifying. Fill out the form on the left and contact an experienced Downey social security disability attorney today. Don’t wait, help is right around the corner.
You may be entitled to benefits: the SSI and SSDI program at a glance
Statistically, between 65% and 70% of initial applications are denied nationally. Qualifying for social security benefits requires proof of your disability. Experienced Downey social security lawyers understand how to present your evidence in the most favorable light. Living with a disability can make it virtually impossible to function in our expensive society. If you can qualify for social security benefits, you will be entitled to monthly payments from the federal government. In some cases, you may also qualify for medical coverage through Medicaid or Medicare, depending on your circumstances. This is an absolutely essential security blanket for those who cannot work due to disability. Therefore, the consequences of not qualifying can be severe.
How do I pay a qualified Downey Social Security lawyer? I don’t have any money!
You may be surprised to learn that a social security lawyer is quite affordable, even if you have no source of income. Social security attorneys are paid according to a strict fee schedule. They can only be paid if they win your case for you. That makes sense because claimants usually have not expendable money. First off, a social security attorney is legally not allowed to charge more than 25% of the back pay/past due benefits awarded to you, up to a maximum of $6,000. Second, you are insured not to pay more than that because the government must approve of the attorney’s fee before you are required to pay the attorney for his services. Contacting you Downey Social Security lawyer is as easy as filling out the questionnaire on the left.
Who qualifies for SSI and SSDI?
There are two separate programs that provide disability benefits in the social security system. They are SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance). Generally, to qualify for disability payments, you must have an injury that prevents you from working for one year or more or an injury that will result in death. Both programs pay on a monthly basis.
Do you qualify for SSDI? – Work with a Knowledgeable Downey Disability Insurance Attorney Soon
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 Downey SSDI lawyer to learn more now.
SSI: the final safety net - Contact an experienced Downey Disability Attorney
The SSI system is designed to provide a minimum threshold of income to those who are disabled, blind, or 65 and older, who do not make much money. Those who qualify receive a monthly check (usually much less than SSDI amounts). You may also receive more money from your state. Unlike SSDI, claims are paid from general tax revenues. Thus, you do not need to have paid into the social security system to qualify for SSI payments. Those who qualify for SSI also may receive Medicaid coverage from the government (Medical Care). Fill out the form to contact an experienced Downey SSI lawyer.
The Process, Appeals and Applications - Downey Disability Appeals Lawyer
You can start your application for social security online, in person, or by phone. The review process can take more than six months in some cases. 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:
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Severe fractures of larger bones Severe arthritis Traumatic Brain Injury Organic Mental Disorders Depressive Syndrome |
Somatoform Disorders Mental Retardation Hallucinations Affective disorders Schizophrenia |
Congenital Heart Disease Heart Transplant Aneurysm of aorta or major branches Chronic venous insufficiency Peripheral arterial disease |
Local SSA Office
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Social Security Office Suite 170, 12440 East Imperial Highway Norwalk, California 90650 (800) 325-0778 |
Low Cost Hospitals
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Talbert Medical Group Inc 8311 Florence Avenue Downey, California 90240 (562) 923-4911 San Martin De Porres Inc 9315 Telegraph Road Pico Rivera, California 90660 (562) 654-6855 |
Living Help Clinic 10642 Downey Avenue Suite 107 Downey, California 90241 (562) 923-4357 South Atlantic Medical Group 6300 Florence Avenue Suite A Bell, California 90201 (562) 806-6667 |
Hospitals
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Metropolitan State Hospital 11401 South Bloomfield Avenue Norwalk, California 90650 (562) 863-7011 Bellflower Medical Center 9542 East Artesia Boulevard Bellflower, California 90706 (562) 925-8355 |
Suburban Medical Center 16453 South Coloradeo Avenue Paramount, California 90723 (562) 531-3110 St. Francis Medical Center 3630 East Imperial Highway Lynwood, California 90262 (310) 900-8900 |
Downey Social Security Lawyers serve clients throughout Southern California, including Anaheim, Athens, Bellflower, Buena Park, Compton, Cypress, Downey, East Los Angeles, Fullerton, Gardena, Hawthorne, Huntington Park, Inglewood, La Habra, La Mirada, Los Alamitos, Los Angeles, Montebello, Norwalk, Paramount, Rossmoor, Signal Hill, South Gate, South Whittier, Torrance, West Athens, Whittier, Willow Brook, and other communities in Los Angeles County.