Applying for social security benefits can be a confusing and somewhat difficult task, especially if you do not have all of the information and the help that you need. If you are a Baltimore resident and would like to apply for social security benefits, but you are not quite sure where or how to start, we at The Law Office of Fred S. London, P.C. can help you get started.
The Social Security Application Process
The social security application process involves a few important steps. First, you need to find out if you qualify to apply for social security benefits. Depending on which benefits you wish to apply for, there can be different eligibility requirements. After you determine which benefits you can qualify for, you will have to complete a social security application. You may be able to apply online, although for certain benefits you will have to apply in person at your nearest Social Security office in Baltimore.
Different Types of Social Security Benefits
The social security benefits that are available for U.S. residents are:
* SSDI- which stands for social security disability insurance
* SSI- which stands for Supplemental Security Income
Determining whether you qualify to apply for social security benefits is not always as simple as it sounds. You will most likely need to research each social security benefits type in order to find out what the qualifications are for each one. Here at The Law Office of Fred S. London, P.C. in Baltimore, we have the expertise and the knowledge about social security. We can help you find out which benefits you may qualify for, and we can even help you through the entire application process.
What Happens After You Have Filed Your Social Security Application?
After you have completed your social security application, you have finished the first step of the application process. A representative from the social security administration will usually contact you about the next step. You will most likely be required to submit documentation and other information relevant to your claim before your application is reviewed, approved or denied.
This part of the process is where things can begin to get a little more complicated and it may be a good idea to seek legal counsel. The vast majority of applications for social security benefits are denied the first time an individual applies for them. This can be due to not enough medical information being available to prove your disability claim. Here at The Law Office of Fred S. London, P.C., we can assist you with this and all other steps of your social security application process and make sure your case is handled professionally.
