Key Points of This Article: Suppose you live in Michigan and cannot work for at least one year due to illness or injury. In that case, you could qualify for federal Social Security disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in the form of monthly cash payments. Applying to receive Social Security Disability benefits […]
Synopsis About 8.8 million Americans depend on Social Security Disability support, but the wait to be approved can be too long for some Michiganders, and applicants sometimes won’t receive their decision until it is too late. The Social Security Administration has seen a considerable increase in the amount of initial and reconsideration disability claims since 2016. Those denied Social […]
Filing an Initial Application for Social Security Disability Benefits If you are disabled and unable to work, you may think about filing an application for Social Security disability benefits in Michigan. As discussed here, there are different benefit programs you may apply for provided you have eligibility. Below is a list of basic information the […]
Social Security Disability Attorneys Are you or your family member thinking about applying for social security disability benefits? If so, we are here to help. The application process can be strenuous and confusing and you need to contact an experienced attorney to guide you through the process. Here are some things you need to think […]
Michigan Social Security Disability Lawyers The Michigan State senate passed a controversial bill last month that would require Medicaid recipients who are considered “able bodied” to work at least 29 hours per-week to continue receiving health care benefits. The Senate bill contains a number of onerous provisions that make it difficult for well-meaning people to […]
Some May Receive Social Security Benefits Faster Through Compassionate Allowance Program People most often apply to receive disability benefits after they have been diagnosed with a disabling condition that affects their ability to work. This disability can often leave both individuals and their family members without financial support. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently reported that […]
How To Prepare For A Social Security Administrative Law Judge Hearing If your initial application for social security disability (SSD) is denied, you can request a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) within 60 days. At the ALJ hearing, you will have the opportunity to provide personal testimony and your medical evidence of disability. […]
Michigan Ranks In Top 10 For Long Waits in Social Security Disability Backlog Data compiled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) say more than 1.1 million Americans who have applied for Social Security Disability (SSDI) are waiting out an approval they may never see. According to SSA quarterly data, average wait times are nearly 600 days […]
Asthma Diagnosis and Applying for Social Security Benefits Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in the U.S., 19 million adults and 7 million children have asthma, showing an increased trend from 7.3% to 8.4% from 2001 to 2010. The condition makes it difficult for a person to breath when the bronchial tubes abnormally […]
Detroit Social Security Lawyers Applying for Social Security Disability benefits is not an easy task. The application is long and you are required to provide documentation, most notably medical documentation showing your disabilities and in some cases wage information and asset information. However, there are now multiple ways to apply. One way is to go to your […]
