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Why wait? Oak Lawn Illinois Social Security lawyers can help now
Do you have a disability? Does that disability keep you from seeking gainful employment? The social security disability system was designed to help those who are unable to work because of a disability. Qualifying is not always easy. That is why it is important to work with an experienced Oak Lawn social security attorney when you apply or appeal a case. You can contact an experienced Oak Lawn social security disability attorney by filling out the form on the left. You are under absolutely no obligation merely by filling out the form.
The saving power of the SSI and SSDI system
The vast majority of the initial applicants are denied social security benefits: generally, between 65% and 70%. Do not make the mistake of gambling with your odds of winning. An experienced Oak Lawn social security lawyer knows how to present proof of your disability in the most advantageous way. You can really have a leg up by working with a seasoned professional. Successful claimants receive critical monthly payments from the federal government. SSI recipients can receive a monthly payment, food stamps, and potentially Medicaid to cover health care costs. SSDI recipients receive monthly payments based on the amount they paid into the system, among other factors. Also, SSDI recipients sometimes qualify for Medicare.
Qualified Oak Lawn Social Security lawyers: are they expensive?
Social security lawyers are very affordable. Most all Social Security lawyers work on a contingency basis: which means they only get paid if you win your case. 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. By filling out the questionnaire on the left, an experienced Oak Lawn Social Security attorney will contact you.
Learning about SSDI and SSI: Your federal programs
Disability benefits under Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are given to applicants who cannot work due to a disability. Generally, the disability must prevent you from working for a year or more or result in death. Benefits under SSI and SSDI are different.
Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) – Work with a Knowledgeable Oak Lawn Disability Insurance Attorney Today
SSDI is a federal insurance program that pays disability benefits to people who have paid into the social security system. To qualify, you must be disabled and have a work history of paying social security taxes. Thus, not everyone can qualify. Those who do qualify may also be eligible for Medicare coverage, depending on the duration of your disability. Contact an SSDI attorney to learn if you may qualify.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Talk to an experienced Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn SSI attorney.
How do I apply, what can I expect?- Oak Lawn Disability Appeals Lawyer
You can begin the application process online, in person, or by phone. The process can take a while because the number of applications is generally very high. Usually, you have to wait anywhere between three and six months, maybe longer. In the event that the government denies your social security application, you can appeal your case. At the appeal, you can represent yourself or your attorney can represent you.
The list below contains a few examples of the types of illnesses and injuries that have qualified previous applicants for a disability:
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Chemical Burns Skin Grafting Dizziness Multiple Sclerosis Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
Loss of Visual Acuity Loss of visual efficiency Loss of speech Common Blood Disorders Open Head Injury |
Hearing Loss Pituitary gland disorders Thyroid gland disorders Parathyroid gland disorders Psychiatric Disorders |
Local SSA Office
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Social Security Office 10718 South Roberts Road Palos Hills, Illinois 60465 (800) 772-1213 |
Low Cost Hospitals
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Palos Hills Medical Center SC 10400 South Roberts Road Suite B Palos Hills, Illinois 60465 (708) 599-3100 Allcare Inc 5225 West 79th Street Bedford Park, Illinois 60459 (708) 422-4440 |
Excel Health Clinic 5015 West 65th Street Bedford Park, Illinois 60638 (708) 924-8000 Southwest Industrial Care Ltd 7600 West College Drive Palos Heights, Illinois 60463 (708) 361-0050 |
Hospitals
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Advocate Christ Medical Center 4440 West 95th Street Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 (708) 684-8000 Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital 5101 South Willow Springs Road La Grange, Illinois 60525 (708) 245-9000 |
Palos Community Hospital 12251 South 80th Avenue Palos Heights, Illinois 60463 (708) 923-4000 MacNeal Hospital 3249 South Oak Park Avenue Berwyn, Illinois 60402 (708) 783-9100 |
Oak Lawn social security lawyers serve clients throughout Northeastern Illinois, including Antioch, Aurora, Bartlett, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Buffalo Grove, Burbank, Calumet City, Carol Steam, Carpentersville, Channahon, Chicago, Cicero, Crystal Lake, De Kalb, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, East Chicago, Elgin, Evanston, Glenview, Hammond, Hoffman Estates, Joliet, Lake Forest, Lake in the Hills, Lancing, Lockport, Lombard, Mundelein, Naperville, New Lenox, Northbrook, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Orland Park, Oswego, Romeoville, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Tinley Park, Vernon Hills, Wilmette, Woodstock, Zion, areas in the vicinity of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and other communities in Cook County.