Social Security Disability Lawyers

Will Social Security Disability Replace the Work Income You’ve Lost?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an important and respected safety net through the US government in the event you become disabled and unable to work and support your family. SSDI is intended to help provide basic needs for living and other costs for your family.

SSDI benefit eligibility is directly connected to the length of time you have worked and paid Social Security taxes on your income before you became disabled. These factors guide the calculations for how many monthly benefits you can and/or will receive. Georgia Social Security Disability Attorney Samuel E. Earley and his team can help you make the correct calculations.

How Much Can I Get Through Social Security Disability?

Every worker pays into Social Security a percentage of their regular earnings. In spite of this, social security disability does not work like a common retirement plan. There is an established maximum with Social Security Disability Insurance that changes each year according to inflation, the cost of living, and other national standards. This number is known as the Federal Benefit Rate (FBR).

For example, the FBR for Social Security Disability Insurance in 2021 is $3,148. You may receive less, depending on your work history and average income to date. The average SSD beneficiary receives about $1,310. For those in a low-income bracket, the amount of Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits they receive may come close to replacing their work income. For others in higher earnings brackets, the number may fall significantly short.

What Can I Do If I Require More Assistance?

In cases where your Social Security Disability Insurance benefits do not completely replace your working income, you may also qualify for other disability or assistance programs. Other needs-based federal or state aid programs that may be able to provide assistance include:

Medicare

If you are deemed eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you automatically begin receiving Medicare benefits after a 24-month qualifying period.

Food Assistance

If you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance and/or Supplemental Security Income, you likely qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program. Check in your state for specific eligibility requirements.

HUD

Disabled persons may be able to get housing and rental assistance through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Applications can be made in your county of residence.

Where Do I Start?

Find out if your disabling condition qualifies you for Social Security Disability benefits in a free consultation with one of our skilled social security disability attorneys. Our team is dedicated to helping people just like you that need assistance because of a disabling injury or condition. You have enough to worry about – let us help you get the assistance you deserve. Call or contact us online today to schedule your free social security disability consultation.

Contact Our Georgia Disability Lawyers Today

If you believe you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits and do not have an attorney, call 770-881-7171 or complete our online contact form. Our skilled social security disability attorneys genuinely enjoy helping people find the help they need to live their best life. Call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income!

“I would recommend anyone looking for a lawyer for social security to hire Mr. Earley! He was very informative and we won my case! Everyone in his office is extremely nice and very helpful. You can definitely tell that they know what they are doing and they go above and beyond to make sure you’re taken care of. Thank you so much for your help!”

Katie H.

“I highly recommend this office. They are highly professional and help me win my case! They work as a fast and efficient team and I am very happy with the work they put in. Attorney Samuel Earley is very professional, down to earth, and is a straight shooter. That is what I liked the most. Definitely recommend his office!”

Pamela C.

“Sam is a highly skilled and conscientious attorney who will put in the time and effort it takes to analyze voluminous medical records and apply them to a deep knowledge of the Social Security Administration’s regulations to win his hearings and disability appeals.”

Anne

“We called the day before a holiday about a disability case for my father. Sam was gracious enough to delay his trip with his family to meet with us the same day. He and his staff communicated well with us along the way.”

Nicole

“Sam makes navigating the intricacies of Social Security Disability issues very easy. He makes you relax and be secure in the fact that he has everything under control. Anyone needing any assistance with these issues, I highly recommend using his services.”

Michael

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David