Contact O'Malley & Langan, P.C., serving Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and surrounding communities, for assistance from a Social Security disability attorney at our firm.
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Most people are familiar with the cash benefits provided by the Social Security Administration for individuals upon retirement. However, many people are unfamiliar with the Social Security programs that provide benefits to individuals who are disabled and unable to work. Below, we have provided an overview of the Social Security disability benefits that are available for people who can no longer work as a result of a disability. Contact O'Malley & Langan, P.C., serving Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and other areas, for assistance from an experienced Social Security disability attorney at our firm.
To be able to receive Social Security disability benefits, you must be both medically and financially eligible.
Medical Eligibility — To prove medical eligibility to receive benefits, you must show that you are disabled and are unable to work for at least one year as defined by Social Security’s regulations.
Financial Eligibility — To prove financial eligibility, you must show that you have a financial need, or that you have limited financial resources (SSI), or that you have worked and paid into the Social Security system for a specific amount of time. (Title II)
An experienced Social Security disability attorney at O'Malley & Langan, P.C., can help you gather the information to show the Social Security Administration that you are eligible for disability benefits.
Social Security offers several types of disability benefits, depending on one's financial eligibility.
Benefits are available through Social Security Disability Insurance for individuals who were working for a certain period before becoming disabled. Eligibility depends on the amount of years you have worked, your age, and whether or not you are considered disabled under Social Security’s definition of disability.
Benefits through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are available to disabled individuals who have little or no income as well as those who have not amassed enough work credits to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. In addition to those who are physically disabled, individuals who are blind or over the age of 65 may also be eligible for SSI benefits.
The most important difference between Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI benefits is that you do not need to have worked in the past to qualify for SSI benefits. In addition, SSI benefits for disabled children may be available to eligible children under the age of 18. From our law offices in Pittston, Towanda, and Scranton, near Wilkes-Barre, a Social Security disability attorney can review your case and help you obtain benefits.
Once you begin receiving benefits, certain members of your family may also be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits on your reported earnings. These family members include your:
If you have recently become disabled, your reported earnings may limit the time you have to apply for benefits. Don’t let this period run out and prevent you from obtaining the Social Security disability benefits you need. An attorney at our firm can assist you in applying for benefits as soon as you become disabled.
The Social Security Administration offers a work incentives program to encourage people to return to work after recovering from a disability. Under these programs, you are able to continue receiving Social Security disability benefits for a certain amount of time after you return to work.
If you have recently become disabled, or you are disabled and have been unable to work, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. From our offices in Pittston, Towanda, and Scranton, serving Wilkes-Barre and beyond, a Social Security disability attorney can assist you in filing for benefits. Contact our Pennsylvania law firm today to discuss Social Security disability benefits with our legal team.
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