Social Security Disability eligibility?

First question:





1) SSI pertains to Social Security Disability income?


2) If you have never worked how come on there main site it says you have to have credits from working to even get an SSI disability claim.





Otherwise it implicates that you cannot receive it correct?





3) I was reading some where on the starter kit that they can actually get you an appointment at the doctor to be examined at no cost; how is that possible?





Is this exam only given after you have already had numerous doctor visits?





Just need some clarification here as the social security department in our city has suspiciously moved to another location which I do not know why but I suspect as always it has to do with money. Any who any tips and advice you can give me would be great. I want to know what I am up against and getting a lawyer going to court how long does this take and costs. Some one who has either known some one who went through this experience or them self please let me know.

Social Security Disability eligibility?
First, SSI is not disability. SSI is a state level benefit, not federal and it is Supplemental Security Income. You are wanting ssdi which is Social Security Disability Insurance. Huge difference.





The credits thing is because ssi is completly different from disability. SSI is a temporary benefit only.





The social security website is hard to navigate, but they have a huge faq section. You need to sit down and read and reread everything. Go to the library and look up information. You need to be exactly clear on your rights, and getting definitions right would be of help also
Reply:SSI is a pain in the neck to understand. I can tell you that I had a 3 year fight with these people. I ended up hiring an attorney as soon as I recieved my intial determentaion. About the Doctor - He is paid by the goverment to dispute your claim. No matter what the truth is he will find you able to work - be it at MacDonalds or where ever. My advice to you is Hire a Lawyer.





Here is my attorney's website - it is full of good info on what happens and what you can expect.





http://tracytysonmiller.com
Reply:i know it is confusing to you but i will try to give you infro i hope will help you some people have got their claims settle within 30 days and then there are some that have waited for up to 4 years credits mean you have to have held a job at least 10 years no matter how many jobs you have change within the 10 years the ssd is much better then ssi with ssi you have to be just penniless but you can apply for both at the same time in case one does not accept you maybe the other will, my daughter is going through the wait it has been 3 years waiting and it is not easy make sure you keep all your medical records and medications and any test you have taken when they deny you the first time and most likely they will get a lawyer that does ssd cases its your best step but remember with a lawyer does not mean your case will go any faster but they are morer equip to weed through all the red tape and advise you they will only charge no morer then 25 percent of what you get and they only take it out of your settlement..... hope this helps
Reply:First, to draw SSI disability, you need a certain amount of quarters worked and money placed into the account. Same with retirement. SSI has disability and retirement accounts. You should get a statement every year telling you where you stand for both. It will include the amount you would draw if claiming on either of the accounts. Mine states a higher amount if disability is claimed. Getting approved for disability is a hassle. Without an attorney, just getting an appointment with the Board can be difficult. Then, you need to be examined by their doctors. Some people get it quickly while others have waited years. When you get an attorney, ask what his normal amount of time for being accepted is. Since these type attorneys usually get paid after the claim is accepted, some will stretch it out since your first check will be from the date you filed. SSI has limits on how much an attorney can charge you. Check out the website and read everything you can.

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