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Need Social Security Benefits? Fall River, Massachusetts Social Security lawyers can help
Are you disabled and unable to work? Social security disability income, or “SSDI” for short, and “SSI”, supplemental security income, was created forthose who cannot work due to suffering from a disability. The federal SSDI and SSI system can be difficult to navigate. Whether you are a first time applicant or whether you have been previously rejected, an experienced Fall River social security attorney can help you. Contact an experienced Fall River social security attorney today to learn more. Start by filling out the form on the left.
Why seek help applying for SSI or SSDI benefits?
If you have already applied and been rejected for social security benefits, you are among the majority. If you have a disability, you will want to make sure you do the best job presenting the nature of your injury to the review board. Most often, the best way to do this is to work with an experienced Fall River social security lawyer. Arm yourself with a professional who understands the best tactics for winning your social security claim. For many, losing their social security claim has devastating consequences. Those who are disabled who do not have an alternative source of income potentially face homelessness. The SSI and SSDI systems provide monthly payments from the federal government for our most vulnerable citizens. These payments can cover the cost of living, and in some cases the SSI and SSDI systems also provide medical coverage.
How do people afford to pay qualified Fall River Social Security lawyers?
Social security lawyers are very affordable. In most every case, social security lawyers work on a “contingency” fee. That means they only get paid if you win your social security benefits claim. In fact, the federal government actually caps the amount that a social security attorney can charge. First, they are generally limited to a maximum of 25% of the back pay owed to you (as opposed to future payments). That means that if you are owed $10,000 in payments from the months prior to your decision, the attorney can only make $2,500. Second, a social security lawyer cannot make more than $6,000 from your case, total. Contact your Fall River Social Security lawyer today by filling out the form on the left.
What is the difference between SSDI and SSI?
SSI (Social Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security disability Insurance) are two separate programs that pay claimants who are disabled. The disability must prevent you from working for a year or more or result in death. While both programs are federal disability programs, they are quite different from each other.
Do you qualify for SSDI? – Work with a Knowledgeable Fall River Disability Insurance Attorney Soon
SSDI is a benefit program that pays disabled people on a monthly basis who (1) have worked in the past, and (2) paid social security taxes. Each person must work a certain percentage of the previous years (depending on your age) to qualify. Thus, not everyone who is disabled can qualify. SSDI claimants who receive payments for 2 years qualify for Medicare to pay medical costs. Contact you Fall River SSDI lawyer to learn if you qualify.
SSI: the final safety net - Contact an experienced Fall River Disability Attorney
SSI, unlike SSDI, is a welfare-based program that pays those with disabilities, regardless of their work history. To qualify, claimants must make less than a minimum threshold of income (a very small amount). Those who qualify may also be eligible for food stamps, and Medicaid. Learn more now and contact an experienced Fall River SSI attorney.
Proving your disability: the process of applying and appealing your decision - Fall River Disability Appeal Attorney
You can apply online, in person, or over the phone for social security. You will be prompted to fill out a series of questions that require you to substantiate your disability. If denied, you can appeal the decision. You may have an attorney represent you at the appeal.
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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Lung Infections Pneumoconiosis Bronchiectasis Cystic Fibrosis Asthma |
Chronic heart failure Ischemic Heart Disease Recurrent Arrhythmias Congenital Heart Disease Heart Transplant |
Coagulation defects Polycycthemia Myelofibrosis Chronic Anemia Sickle cell disease |
Local SSA Office
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Social Security Administration 400 North Main Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 (508) 674-2453 |
Low Cost Hospitals
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Stanley Street Treatment and Resources 400 North Main Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 (508) 674-2453 Metromedic Walkin Medical Center 1155 Purchase Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 (508) 997-2900 |
Gambro Health Care 524 Union Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 (508) 984-7700 Partners Community Healthcare 566 Hawthorn Street Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747 (508) 996-3991 |
Hospitals
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Southcoast Hospitals Group 363 Highland Avenue Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 (508) 679-3131 Morton Hospital 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 (508) 828-7000 |
Steward Saint Anne's Hospital 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721 (508) 674-5600 Sturdy Memorial Hospital 211 Park Street Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703 (508) 236-7903 |
Fall River social security lawyers serve clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, including Attleboro, Barnstable, Boston, Braintree, Brocton, Cambridge, Carver, Centerville, Chatham, Dartmouth, Fall River, Falmouth, Framingham, Franklin, Martha's Vineyard, Milford, New Bedford, Newport, Newton, North Attleboro, Norwood, Orleans, Pawtucket, Plymouth, Providence, Provincetown, Quincy, Swansea, Taunton, Wareham, West Warwick, Westerly, Weymouth, Woonsocket, Yarmouth, and other communities in Bristol County.