Social Security

What is SSI or SSDI?

Roth Law Office handles Social Security Claims Social Security disability benefits consist of monthly payments and/or medicare benefits which provide compensation to those who are totally disabled from performing substantial gainful work of any kind. Social Security benefits can be obtained through two programs; Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both SSDI and SSI have the same medical requirements. SSDI requires a certain amount of credit earned for prior work, whereas SSI is based solely on financial need, regardless of prior work.

How do I qualify?

It is important that you understand there are various time deadlines in pursuing your claim. Don't delay or your right to benefits may be barred. Call us today for a free consultation.

If you have been off work due to a medical condition, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. You must meet these three criteria:

1. You have a severe physical and/or mental impairment as determined by a medical professional.

2. Your impairment has lasted or is expected to last continuously for at least 12 months.

3. Your impairment prevents you from engaging in full time employment.

Who may receive benefits?

Members of the claimant's family may qualify for Social Security disability benefits based on the claimant's earnings record, including children under the age of 18, or 19 if in high school full time, unmarried children 18 or older if disabled prior to age 22, or a spouse, age 62 or older. Social Security disability benefits to children are made under SSI.

SSI pays benefits to disabled needy individuals of any age. The amount of SSI to which a disability claimant is entitled depends on what the claimant owns and how much income he or she has. If a claimant is married, the Social Security Administration will also consider the income and property of the claimant's spouse in making a determination of entitlement to SSI disability payments.

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