There are several Federal programs that provide disabilities assistance. It includes Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs as well. Social Security Administration manages these programs and individuals who have a disability & meet the criteria as specified by the SSA will qualify for them. Benefits can be claimed under Social Security Disability Insurance & Supplemental Security Income.
Due to Injuries, illness or effects of Diseases one might find it difficult to work. In such cases, they can file the disability application with social security administration. These benefits are referred to as Social Security disability benefits (SSDI).
Contact your local Social Security office to apply for SSI disability benefits, if you have a child with a disability. Depending on circumstances, other kinds of disability benefits are available from Social Security. Individuals, who are disabled, should immediately contact the local social security office for the purpose of initiating a claim for disability benefits. If the claimant is receiving Social Security disability benefits at age 65, the disability benefits are automatically converted to retirement benefits.
Social Security Administration decides whether a disability claim is eligible or not. Unfortunately, many times the Social Security Administration denies claimants who truly are disabled. A lawyer who specializes in disability claims can help you at this stage. At Iannella & Mummolo, we have the skills, knowledge & experience to help get through.
