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Need Social Security Benefits? Coral Gables, Florida Social Security lawyers can help
 

Does your disability prevent you from working? Social security may be the solution. If you have been turned down for social security benefits, or if you have yet to apply, an experienced Coral Gables social security attorney can increase your odds of qualifying. You can contact an experienced Coral Gables social security disability attorney by filling out the form on this site. You are under absolutely no obligation merely by filling out the form.
 

Your SSI or SSDI application: it makes a big difference
 

The vast majority of the initial applicants are denied social security benefits: generally, between 65% and 70%. Do not make the mistake of gambling with your odds of winning. An experienced Coral Gables social security lawyer knows how to present proof of your disability in the most advantageous way. You can really have a leg up by working with a seasoned professional. 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.
 

How can I afford a Social Security lawyer when I can’t work?
 

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 social security system oversees the amount a social security attorney can charge. For example, they are capped at making 25% of the back pay awarded to you. Even then, they can only make a maximum of $6,000 on your case. Contacting you Coral Gables Social Security lawyer is as easy as filling out the questionnaire on this website.
 

Social Security: Who qualifies for SSI and SSDI
 

Two separate social security programs provide disability payments to injured people: SSI and SSDI (Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance). To earn disability payments under either one, you must suffer from an injury that (1) prevents you from working for a year or more, or (2) will result in death. Short-term injuries are not covered by the social security system.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Coral Gables, Florida? - To receive disability benefits for Social Security Disability you must meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disability.
   1. The term disability is that you are unable to engage in “substantial gainful activity” [SGA] because of a medically physical or mental impairment which has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 12 months, or is expected to result in your death.
2. If you are working in or around Coral Gables, Florida is that a factor? - If you are working in Coral Gables and performing SGA, then you are considered able to work and not disabled. In 2012, the SGA limit is $1010 (after taxes) per month. If you earn more than $1010 per month, you are probably not eligible, unless there are special circumstances;
3. Do You Have a Severe Impairment? - You must have a medical problem which significantly limits your physical or mental ability to perform basic work activities. The impairment must be expected to last for 12 months or end in death;
4. Does Your Medical Condition Match One of SSA’s Listed Impairments? - SSA has a list of medical conditions ["Listing of Impairments."] that describes medical conditions so severe that SSA considers people who have the conditions disabled;
   1. If your condition does not meet or equal one of the conditions in the Listing of Impairments, then you must ask:
      1. Despite Your Medical Condition, Are You Able to Do Work You Did in the Past? - SSA determines what you are able to do despite your medical condition. This is called the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). SSA compares your RFC with the physical and mental demands of your past jobs. If you are physically and mentally able to do a job that you have held within the last fifteen years, then SSA considers you "not disabled." However, if you are not able to perform any of your past jobs, then ask:
5. Despite Your Medical Condition, Are You Able to Do Other Work? - If you cannot perform your past work, then SSA decides whether you are able to perform other types of work.
    

Can Children in Coral Gables, FL Qualify for Disability Benefits? Yes, but What is the Criteria?
 

Financially, needy children under age 18 who have serious medical conditions may be eligible for Children's SSI. A child is disabled for SSI if the child is not working and earning more than the SGA level and has a medical condition or combination of conditions that cause "marked and severe functional limitations." Medical evidence documenting the child's medical condition is essential.
 

SSDI: Federal Workers Insurance for the Disabled - Contact a Knowledgeable Coral Gables, FL Disability Insurance Attorney Today
 

SSDI is a federal insurance program that pays disability benefits to people who have paid into the social security system.  To qualify, you must be disabled and have a work history of paying social security taxes. Thus, not everyone can qualify. Those who do qualify may also be eligible for Medicare coverage, depending on the duration of your disability. Contact an SSDI attorney to learn if you may qualify.
 

SSI: the final safety net - Contact an experienced Coral Gables Disability Attorney
 

SSI is paid out like welfare, meaning you cannot earn over a certain amount of money to qualify. In addition, you need to be disabled and unable to work. SSI pays out a smaller amount of money than SSDI, but unlike SSDI, you are not required to have paid into the Social Security system to qualify for payments. In addition, SSI recipients qualify for medical care through Medicaid. To contact an experienced Coral Gables SSI lawyer, fill out the questionnaire on this page.
 

The process: Application to appeal - Coral Gables, Florida Disability Appeals 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. You can have your case reviewed by an appeal panel if you are initially denied social security benefits.
 

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

Local SSA Office of Coral Gables, FL
 

Low Cost Hospitals near Coral Gables, Florida
 

Hospitals in and near Coral Gables, FL
 

Coral Gables social security disability lawyers serve clients throughout Southeastern Florida, including Boca Raton, Carol City, Cooper City, Coral Gables, Coral Springs, Corral Terrace, Country Club, Cutler Bay, Dania, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Doral, Fort Lauderdale, Fountainbleau, Hallandale Beach, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Hollywood, Homestead, Homestead AFB, Kendal, Lauderhill, Margate, Melrose Park, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, Miramar, North Miami, Oakland Park, Palmetto Bay, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Richmond West, Sunrise, West Little River, areas in the vicinity of Miami International Airport, and other communities in Miami-Dade County.