Should You Be Concerned If Claims Representative Will Only Give Information to Social Security Lawyer?
Posted by admin on Apr 11, 2009
Q: If you become employed part time, do Supplemental Security Income payments continue?
A: SSI benefits are intended for those with limited resources and income. Your SSI payments could stop or simply be decreased, once you have employment income again. If you earn more than the amount Social Security deems as Substantial Gainful Activity, your SSI benefits may be in jeopardy. That amount for 2008, for example, was $940 per month before taxes. It is important that you report all your earnings to Social Security. You will have to pay back any over payments from Social Security. If you have the desire and ability to work in any capacity, you should not hesitate to pursue that. Purposefully keeping your hours low for the sole purpose of continuing SSI benefits can be considered fraudulent. If you have any reservations about returning to work because of loss of SSI benefits, you may wish to contact a social security lawyer.
Q: Should you be concerned if Social Security prefers to communicate with your social security lawyer instead of you?
A: The disability case manager will probably wish to deal with your social security lawyer. You should not be concerned if this is the case. The social security lawyer you hired is your advocate and works only on your behalf. Communicating with both you and your social security lawyer can result in miscommunication. You and your attorney are a team. You should be in frequent contact with your social security lawyer regarding your case. That is why you hired representation.
Q: Can an individual be awarded benefits through the VA and SSDI?
A: An individual is eligible to be awarded disability with the Veterans Administration and the Social Security Administration. Any veteran who became disabled after September 30, 2001 is entitled to expedite his application for social security disability benefits. Although the accelerated process should happen without any added paperwork, it is wise to make sure your case manager knows you expect it. If you have a social security lawyer, have him handle it for you.
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If the condition is deemed permanent, a review will be done in 5 to 7 years.
The review will be conducted by the Disability Determination Services department of the Social Security Administration in order to find out if the member should go on receiving Social Security benefits. A number of questions will be asked regarding the original condition, any changes that have occurred, any treatment that has recently been undertaken, and the work status of the member since the Social Security benefits were given. A medical examiner will then determine the present state of the member’s medical condition. If the results show that the member can go back to work, the Social Security benefits will be discontinued.
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During each visit, assure that your doctor documents your symptoms and your condition. The more supporting evidence found in your medical records, the greater your chance of being approved for Social Security benefits.
Q: I am able to work but not at what I used to nor can I earn the same money I used to. Can I still file for Social Security benefits?
A: In this case, yes, you can apply for social security benefits. But this does not necessarily mean that your claim will be accepted.
Requesting a waiver means that you admit that you were given overpayment, but you can’t pay the SSA back. A social security lawyer or advocate will likely suggest this if the overpayment wasn’t your fault. If, however, you believe that the overpayment was your responsibility, you can set up a payment arrangement with the SSA. Social Security will generally allow you to make repayment in installations. You may want to speak to a social security lawyer to learn more.
A good social security lawyer will also be useful to you when you are denied a claim, and will therefore have to make an appeal for reconsideration before a judge. Since the appeal process can last as long as two years, and you may be denied more than twice at the minimum, hiring the services of a social security lawyer makes a lot of sense. With a social security lawyer, this process can be speeded up considerably.
It is important for you take your benefits claim seriously and to do what your social security lawyer suggests at all times. Many social security lawyers have had difficulties with clients that do not fulfill the terms of the medical requirement prescribed by their doctor.
Many claimants seek the counsel of a social security attorney at this point in the process. This is due to the fact that the majority of claims are not approved during reconsideration. Your next course of action would be to request a hearing. The hearing is your last chance to have your case considered. For that reason, many people choose to be represented during this phase by a social security attorney.
Many medical offices will help individuals in financial need by coming up with bill payment strategies. Knowing that you are applying for disability, billing departments are more willing to work with you. Filing for public assistance programs can also be helpful. Some states offer assistance loans that you must pay back once you receive a decision on your social security disability claim. Section 8 housing aid or food stamp programs may be helpful if your wait is long.
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The good news is that these decisions can often be reversed in favor of the applicant, once he or she hires an experienced Social Security lawyer to assist in the appeal process.
How long will it take before Medicare coverage takes effect?
If you currently receive Social Security disability benefits, you will automatically be qualified for Medicare benefits. Information about your Medicare benefits and your Medicare card will be sent to you shortly before you reach the age of 65 or before your 24th month of disability. In some cases, you may not be enrolled automatically in the Medicare program, particularly if you are not currently receiving any Social Security benefits. In this situation, you will have to set up an appointment with the office of the Social Security Administration.
For many people, the confusion stems from not knowing when they can apply for Social Security benefits and when they can start collecting payments. The fact is that you should apply for disability as soon as possible, even on the first day of your disability if you can manage to do so. The act of processing your claim can take much longer than expected and if you wait too long before doing so, you may miss out on some benefits, as well as run the risk of delaying the process even more. Keep in mind that even with the help of an experienced Social Security lawyer, the claim process can still take a long time. Keep in mind that you will also have to be out of work for at least 5 months before you can begin to receive disability benefits.
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