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Contact a Social Security lawyer in Arlington Heights, Illinois today
 

Has a disability kept you from supporting yourself or your family? Social security disability benefits were designed to help those who are unable to work because of a disability. If you qualify, you could receive payments from the federal government. Increase your chances of succeeding by contacting an experienced Arlington Heights, Illinois social security attorney. Arlington Heights social security attorneys can walk you through the application and appeal process. Start now by filling out the form on the left.
 

SSI and SSDI: your safety net
 

More than half of the initial applicants are rejected for social security every year. An experienced Arlington Heights social security lawyer can increase your odds of success. Your attorney should understand how to make your best case. Your attorney can also represent you on appeal. An experienced Arlington Heights social security lawyer will look over your file, and help you make any additions and corrections necessary to best highlight the nature of your disability. Those who face real disabilities potentially face hunger and homelessness. Winning your claim can provide a necessary safety net to our most vulnerable citizens. Successful claimants receive monthly payments from the federal government to cover those critical expenses. Many claimants also qualify for medical services through Medicare and Medicaid.
 

Lawyers cost too much, how would I afford to pay a social security lawyer?
 

You do not have to have a pool of money to afford a social security lawyer. The usual fee structure of a social security lawyer is designed so that it is affordable for people who are not employed. Why are they affordable? Answer: they work on a “contingency” basis. 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 Arlington Heights Social Security attorney will contact you.
 

Who qualifies for SSI and SSDI?
 

There are two separate programs that provide disability benefits in the social security system. They are SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance). Generally, to qualify for disability payments, you must have an injury that prevents you from working for one year or more or an injury that will result in death. Both programs pay on a monthly basis.
 

SSDI: The Federal Program for Those With a Work History – Connect with a Knowledgeable Arlington Heights Disability Insurance Attorney Immediately
 

SSDI is a benefit program based on prior work history. For example, you must have worked a certain number of the past years (depending on your age) and paid into the social security system to receive disability payments. Some SSDI beneficiaries also qualify for Medicaid.
 

SSI: a welfare-based program - Contact an experienced Arlington Heights Disability Attorney
 

If you have no or too little work history, are disabled, and make below a certain threshold of money, you may qualify for SSI. SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is a welfare-based program. The benefits are paid out of general tax revenues and are not contingent on your work history. The monthly benefit provides a basic amount, which may be enhanced by your state. You may also qualify for food stamps and Medicaid. You can contact an experienced Arlington Heights SSI attorney by filling out the questionnaire on the left.
 

Application to Appeal: the process - Arlington Heights Disability Appeal Lawyer
 

Applicants can begin the process in multiple ways: online, over the phone, and in person. The government takes around four to six months to review your case. If you are denied, you can appeal your case.
 

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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Arlington Heights social security lawyers serve clients throughout Northeastern Illinois, including Aurora, Bartlett, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Buffalo Grove, Burbank, Calumet City, Carol Steam, Carpentersville, Channahon, Chicago, Cicero, Crystal Lake, De Kalb, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, East Chicago, Elgin, Evanston, Glenview, Gurnee, Hoffman Estates, Joliet, Lake Forest,Lake in the Hills, Lancing, Lockport, Lombard, McHenry, Mt. Prospect, Mundelein, Naperville, North Chicago, Northbrook, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Orland Park, Rockford, Romeoville, Round Lake Beach, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Vernon Hills, Wilmette, Woodstock, areas in the vicinity of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and other communities in Cook County.