Mount Pocono Disability Attorney - What is Social Security Disability Insurance?

Social Security lawyer, Patrick Best of MHK Attorneys, explains that Social Security Disability Insurance is often abbreviated SSD or SSDI. This program provides disability insurance benefits to qualified individuals. This is a separate and distinct program from the Supplemental Security Income Program, or SSI. However, there are some similarities between the programs. The easiest way to understand Social Security Disability Insurance is to view it like any other insurance program. If you were to privately purchase auto, homeowners or health insurance, you would be expected to pay a premium for the benefit of having this insurance. As long as you are paying your premium, you may recover under the policy if you meet the criteria; Social Security Disability Insurance is no different. You pay your premiums in the form of taxes which are taken out of your paycheck. As long as you pay enough in taxes to cover the premium, you will be insured. If you become disabled and are no longer able to work because of a medical condition, you may be entitled to collect under this Social Security Disability Insurance. However, just like any private insurance policy, if you stop paying the premium, you will no longer be covered by that insurance; the same is true with Social Security Disability Insurance. If you stop working and stop paying taxes, you will no longer be covered by this program. To qualify for Social Security Disability, you must first be considered disabled under the Social Security Administration's definition of disabled. This means you need more than simply a doctor saying you can't work or are disabled. You even need more than another governmental agency saying you are disabled. There is a completely separate definition that the Social Security Administration uses and you must be disabled under this specific definition. You must also have sufficient earnings. Again, this is equivalent to the premium concept of private insurance. You must pay enough in the Social Security Disability Insurance program in order to be covered by the insurance. Finally, you must apply! You cannot receive disability benefits if you do not apply. For more information or to speak to Social Security Attorney Patrick Best, call 855.MHK.ATTY or visit our web site at http://MHKDisability.com

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[Gonjar420]

This is incredibly useful information about various disability programs that are available. I think i may apply.