Types of Benefits You Could Apply For in Medford
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your disability, our Medford team could determine that you’ll be eligible to apply for one of the following programs from the Social Security Administration (SSA):
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is for people who have worked and paid into Social Security. You can receive monthly checks and gain access to Medicare, and the SSA will determine your monthly benefit amount using a formula that includes your past income. In 2021, the average SSDI recipient received $1,277 per month.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is for recipients who have limited work history and financial resources. You could receive monthly checks and become eligible for Medicaid. Every year, the government determines a flat amount you’ll receive. In 2021, individual (SSI) recipients received $794 per month.
You may be able to receive both SSDI and SSI benefits.
If your SSDI payments are low enough, you could also receive SSI. Another scenario is that you’ll receive SSI to cover the gap from the time you stopped earning income to when you actually qualified for SSDI.
With the Jackson County disability law firm Wells, Manning, Eitenmiller & Taylor, you can have a FREE consultation to discuss your options. Remember: there’s no fee until you win.
Proving You Need SSD Benefits
When you apply for disability benefits in Medford, you’ll have to prove your health condition to the SSA. You’ll need to send in medical documents like medical test results, doctors’ records and a list of your prescriptions to show that:
- You can’t work because of your health.
- You can’t change jobs.
- Your health problems have lasted a year or will last that long.
- Your work history qualifies you for SSDI.
- You meet the income limits for SSI.
The SSA allows you to qualify for disability benefits if you have a number of different physical and mental health conditions. You’ll need to provide specific medical proof based on your disability.
If you win benefits, it could make a huge difference in your life, offering you the relief you need at this challenging time.
You may also be able to qualify for disabled widow or widowers’ benefits if you are eligible and your spouse has passed away.
With the Medford disability attorneys of Wells, Manning, Eitenmiller & Taylor on your side, you can go after the financial peace of mind you deserve.
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We’re with You Every Step of the Way
Whether you’re trying to determine if you’re qualified for disability benefits, you need help filing your application, or you received a denial notice and want another chance, our law firm helps from the beginning and stays by your side.
Have a Question about Disability Benefits?
Your health is bad. You can’t work. Your financial stability is threatened. So your head is swimming with questions. How will you get by? How does Social Security Disability work? We’ve gathered answers. See them here:
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