Social Security Lawyer Can Help with Disability Benefits
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Q: When will I actually start receiving benefits?
A: If your application for Social Security disability is approved, the state Social Security board will determine a "date of onset," or a date when you were no longer able to work because of your disability. You are eligible to receive benefits five months after your date of onset. But, benefits are paid at the end of each eligible month, so you will not receive your first payment until six months after your date of onset. You will not receive payments for the five month waiting period. If your disability began before you applied for Social Security disability, you may be eligible to receive back payments. You can receive retroactive benefit payments for no more than a year. If you believe you are eligible for back payments, you may wish to seek counsel from a social security lawyer to help you apply for retroactive benefits. Given that the application and review process for claims can be quite lengthy, a good number of claimants are awarded benefits retroactively.
Q: Are my dependents eligible for benefit payments? A: Payments to dependents are determined by the amount of your Social Security contributions. In some cases, children are eligible for up to 50 percent of the amount of benefits you receive. There is a cap on the amount for which dependents are eligible. As previously mentioned, that amount is dependent upon how much you have contributed to Social Security over your time in the workforce. To be eligible, a child cannot be married. He must also be under the age of 18, or the age of 20 if he is a student. Your dependents will not qualify as part of your benefits, if you collect Supplemental Security Income payments. A social security lawyer can be a good advocate, if you are confused about family benefit limits or dependent eligibility.
Q: Does my case continue to be reviewed after benefits have been awarded?
The administration does evaluate your records from time to time. Until you are able to return to work or reach the age of retirement, your file will be subject to Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs.) A periodic CDR will give the disability examiner current information on your medical condition, treatments and status. CDRs are described as being done a year after approval, then three years and seven years after. Given current backlogs, your file could be undergoing a CDR at any point. You will maintain your benefits, until your injury has changed or you are able to work enough to bring in at least $940 monthly income. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you would stop receiving payments once your income level exceeds the limit for eligibility. If you are confused about returning to work in some capacity and how that may affect your benefits, it would be wise to contact a social security lawyer.
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