DARLENE DISCUSSES SSI/SSD BENEFIT RULES & INFOR YOU WANT TO KNOW!

■ DIRE NEED ASSERTION:  You may qualify to have your case expedited under certain circumstances.

■ ON THE RECORD REQUEST: It is possible to successfully settle your

case without a Social Security bearing.

■ AUXILLARY BENEFICIARIES:  SSDI benefits are payable to you and certain family members if you are found to be unable to work because of a disability.

■ SEQUENTIAL ANALYSIS & 20/40 CREDIT CRITERIA:  In order to qualify for SSDI benefits, you must be insured and meet or equal a Social Security Listing or Rule.

■ Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are payable to disabled adults and children that meet the income/ resource limitations and meet or equal a Social Security Listing or Rule.

• STATUTORY GENERAL FEE: Attorney fees are set and approved by the Social Security Administration. Generally, the fee is 25 percent of the retroactive award with a maximum currently set at $7,200.00.

 ■ CLOSED PERIOD BENEFIT: It is possible to receive a one-time payment  under certain circumstances Relevant to a certain time frame.

■ SSD WHILE WORKING: It is possible to earn limited income while receiving Social Security Disability benefits.

• Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is a tax-funded, federal insurance program.