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 Why wait? Gulfport Mississippi Social Security lawyers can help now  

Has a disability kept you from supporting yourself or your family? You may be eligible for social security payments. Understanding the nuances of the social security system can be a bit overwhelming. Some people qualify upon completing an initial application while others take a longer appeal process. Learn more about the social security disability system today. Gulfport social security attorneys can walk you through the application and appeal process. Start now by filling out the form on the left.

 The consequences of your SSI and SSDI application and appeal  

The vast majority of the initial applicants are denied social security benefits: generally, between 65% and 70%. If you have a disability, you will want to make sure you do the best job presenting the nature of your injury to the review board. Most often, the best way to do this is to work with an experienced Gulfport social security lawyer. Arm yourself with a professional who understands the best tactics for winning your social security claim. Successful claimants receive critical monthly payments from the federal government. SSI recipients can receive a monthly payment, food stamps, and potentially Medicaid to cover health care costs. SSDI recipients receive monthly payments based on the amount they paid into the system, among other factors. Also, SSDI recipients sometimes qualify for Medicare.

 Aren’t lawyers expensive to hire? How can I hire a qualified Gulfport social security lawyer?  

Just about anyone can afford a social security lawyer. Unlike many other types of attorneys, social security lawyers do not require you to pay big out of pocket expenses. The reason why: you do not pay a Social Security lawyer unless he or she wins your claim. That means they only get paid if you get paid. The government limits how much a social security attorney can charge you. They are limited to charging the lesser of: 25% of the back pay awarded to you, or a maximum of $6,000. So, an attorney cannot make more than $6,000 on your case, nor can he or she make more than 25% of the back pay owed to you. Thus, if you are awarded $20,000 in back pay, generally the max you can be charged is $6,000. By filling out the questionnaire on the left, an experienced Gulfport Social Security attorney will contact you.

 Learning about SSDI and SSI: Your federal programs  

The Social Security system was created in part, to provide disability payments to our most vulnerable citizens: those who cannot work due to an injury. The injury must keep you from working for at least a year or more. Under the system, there are two types of disability programs: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Both are explained below.

 Do you qualify for SSDI? – Work with a Knowledgeable Gulfport Disability Insurance Attorney Soon 

Claimants can qualify for SSDI if they are disabled and have previously paid into the social security system through their taxes. So, you must have worked and paid social security taxes to qualify. The government also requires you to have worked a percentage of the previous years, contingent on your age. Some SSDI claimants also qualify for Medicare if they are disabled under the SSDI program for 2 years. Learn more by contacting an experienced SSDI attorney.

 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Talk to an experienced Gulfport Disability Attorney 

SSI is truly a last line of defense for those who are disabled and have no money. SSI is welfare-based, which means that it is paid out regardless of your work history (unlike SSDI). SSI recipients receive monthly checks, and may also qualify for aid from the state, food stamps, and Medicaid. Don’t wait.Contact an experienced Gulfport SSI lawyer today.

 Proving your disability: the process of applying and appealing your decision - Gulfport Disability AppealAttorney  

You can start your application online. You can also apply in person, or start the process over the phone. The initial review can take four to six months. In the event that the government denies your social security application, you can appeal your case. At the appeal, you can represent yourself or your attorney can represent you.

  Below is a list of some of the types of illnesses and injuries that can qualify for a disability under Social Security:  

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Gulfport social security attorneys serve clients throughout Southern Mississippi, including Beauvoir, Coalville, Diamond Head, D'Iberville, Gulfport, Handsboro, Jones Mill, Landon, Long Beach, Loraine, Mississippi City, New Hope, Nugent, Orange Grove, areas in the vicinity of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Keesler Air Force Base, Naval Construction Battalion Center, and other communities in Harrison County.