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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!