Social Security Disability Advocates

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Social Security Disability Advocates
What?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) both provide monthly cash payments for disabled individuals. About 60% of all SSDI and SSI applications are denied the first time. If you are applying for social security benefits and you are denied, you may want to contact an advocacy organization or attorney to help with the appeal process and advocate for the approval of your application.

Who?
Individuals who have applied for Social Security benefits who feel they need assistance getting their applications approved.

How?
If your application is denied for medical reasons, you can submit the Appeal Request and Appeal Disability Report online. This asks you for updated information about your medical condition and any treatment, tests, or doctor visits since the decision was made. If the denial was for non-medical reasons, contact your local Social Security Office to request the review by calling 1-800-772-1213. An attorney can help you with these different appeal options.

“I have FAS, and I qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. I don't know how I would be able to live without it. When applying, I was denied twice. The ARC advocate helped me through the appeal process. Otherwise, I would still be living with my dad, who is 78. I am 50 years old and I like my independence.” -Andrew

Where?
For more information: Visit the Social Security Administration website. Visit the Field Law Center website. This firm specializes in Social Security disability advocacy. Visit the MN Disability Law Center website. Visit the Arc website.

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