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Need Social Security Benefits? Omaha, Nebraska Social Security lawyers can help

Does your disability prevent you from working? You may be eligible for help from the social security administration. Social security provides monthly payments to those who qualify. Work with an experienced Omaha social security attorney to give yourself the best chances of winning your claim. To speak with an experienced Omaha social security attorney as soon as possible, fill out the form on the left. You’re just a click away.

The difference between winning your SSI or SSDI claim and losing it

Roughly 65 – 75% of applicants are initially denied for social security benefits. Often success hinges on whether you have made out the best case for your disability to the review board. Omaha social security lawyers have experienced understanding how to present your best case. By working with an attorney, you will not have to second-guess whether you have done the best job highlighting what the social security administration is looking for. The advantages of working with an experienced professional should not be ignored in light of the consequences of losing a social security claim. Winning your claim can mean the difference between a qualify life and one that is fraught with difficulty. If you suffer from a disability, you deserve to receive the benefits afforded by the social security administration. The system was built to protect those who cannot work because they suffer form a disability. Those who qualify may receive monthly checks, and medical coverage through Medicaid or Medicare, food stamps, and additional services provided by the state.

What does the typical Omaha Social Security lawyer cost to hire?

If you think you can’t afford a social security attorney, think again. They’re not as expensive as you probably think. 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. The government limits how much a social security attorney can charge you. They are limited to charging the lesser of: 25% of the back pay awarded to you, or a maximum of $6,000. So, an attorney cannot make more than $6,000 on your case, nor can he or she make more than 25% of the back pay owed to you. Thus, if you are awarded $20,000 in back pay, generally the max you can be charged is $6,000. By filling out the questionnaire on the left, an experienced Omaha Social Security attorney will contact you.

How the Social Security system works: SSDI vs. SSI

The Social Security system was created in part, to provide disability payments to our most vulnerable citizens: those who cannot work due to an injury. The injury must keep you from working for at least a year or more. Under the system, there are two types of disability programs: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Both are explained below.

SSDI - Contact an experienced Omaha Disability Insurance Attorney Now

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 Omaha SSDI lawyer to learn more now.

SSI: a welfare-based program - Contact an experienced Omaha Disability Attorney

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI for short, is available for people who suffer from a disability regardless of work history. SSI is paid from general revenues, unlike the SSDI system. SSI beneficiaries may also qualify for Medicaid and Food Stamps. They may also be eligible for additional income from the state. Contact your Omaha SSI lawyer to learn more.

How do I apply, what can I expect?- Omaha Disability Appeals Lawyer

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 you have been denied, you can appeal your case. At appeal, you will have to prove that your condition qualifies as a disability. If you do not feel comfortable appearing on your own behalf, an attorney may present your case for you.

The list below contains a few examples of the types of illnesses and injuries that have qualified previous applicants for a disability:

Local SSA Office

Low Cost Hospitals

Hospitals

Omaha social security lawyers serve  clients throughout Eastern Nebraska, including Ashland, Atlantic, Bellevue, Blair, Columbus, Council Bluffs, Elkhorn, Freemont, Humphrey, Lincoln, Madison, Missouri Valley, Nebraska City, Norfolk, Omaha, Red Oak, Schuyler,Seward, Shenandoah, South Bend, Tekamah, Wahoo, Waverly, Webster, West Point, Wisner, areas in the vicinity of Offutt Air Force Base, and other communities in Douglas County.