Kentucky Social Security Disability Benefits Lawyers
Securing your disability benefits It is a common misconception that disability benefits are immediately available to you the moment you become disabled. This is simply not true. An Albany, Kentucky attorney from the David M. Cross Law Office stands ready to explain the Social Security Disability process to you. As a preliminary matter, you must demonstrate the following to be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits:
You worked for a certain amount of time during the years before you became disabled. SSD candidates who do not meet this history of earnings threshold may only be eligible for Supplemental Insurance Income (SSI) benefits. For candidates who meet this threshold, the dollar amount of your disability compensation depends in part on your history of earnings.
Your disability meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), you qualify for SSD only if: (1) you cannot do the work you did before you became disabled, (2) you cannot perform another job in your current medical condition, and (3) your doctor expects that your injury will last for at least one year or result in death.
There are delays between the date of when you become disabled and the date when your disability benefits begin. You are not entitled to SSD payments for six months after the date of onset of your disability. Medicare payments begin 30 months after the onset of your disability. The program also limits eligibility based on your monthly earning capacity. We can explain the Social Security Disability program to you in greater detail during a one-on-one initial consultation.
If you are ineligible for SSD benefits, you may be eligible for SSI benefits If you are disabled and continue to earn more than allowed by the SSD program because there is no financial alternative for your family, you may qualify for SSI benefits. The SSA uses a precise formula to calculate your eligibility based on your current earning capacity and your current medical expenses. At the David M. Cross Law Office, we assess your case and help you explore your legal options, including alternative sources of income and healthcare options.
SSI benefits are available to disabled children or disabled adults who have limited access to resources and income and do not meet the earnings requirement for SSD. To qualify for SSI benefits, you must show that your impairments keep you from obtaining substantial gainful employment and your impairments can be expected to result in death or to last for at least 12 months.
Contact us today for legal advice and guidance The David M. Cross Law Office is dedicated to helping you get the information you need to navigate the Social Security Disability system. We offer our disabled clients access to attorneys who are willing to go the extra mile by traveling to meet with them at their homes or in the hospital, when necessary. Put our more than 28 years of legal experience to work for you by calling us at 606.387.6638 or contact us today.
