Helping You Seek Social Security Disability Benefits
When an injury or illness prevents a person from working for one year or more, that person may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability benefits. These are benefits provided by the government to help people cover the costs of living when they are not able to work. At the law firm of Arlene Glenn Simolike, Esq. and Associates, P.C., we help people get these benefits.
Since 1976, our law firm has been helping members of our community get the benefits to which they are entitled. Our Social Security Disability services are available for clients in Philadelphia and Feasterville, as well as the surrounding areas of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Two Programs: SSD and SSI
The Social Security system provides two benefit programs for disabled persons: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- Social Security Disability (SSD) is for workers who have contributed to a Social Security account while working for a specified period of time, usually five out of the last 10 years. Disabled widows and widowers of Social Security wage earners, as well as disabled children, may also qualify for benefits. To qualify for benefits, disabled children must be under the age of 21 at the time of applying. Children with learning disabilities, hearing disabilities, and other disabilities may be eligible for benefits.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income supplement program that provides disability benefits for low-income persons not insured through Social Security Disability. It is designed to help disabled adults and disabled children who have little or no income due to an inability to work gainfully.
Denied Claim? You Still Have Legal Options.
The vast majority of the applications filed are denied by the government the first time. Do not be discouraged. Our attorneys can help. We will request an appeal hearing before an administrative law judge and fight for the benefits you deserve. We believe in the importance of working together with clients and their families as a team. We are committed to helping disabled persons and their families. We will gather necessary medical documentation and witnesses to help your case.
Contact an SSDI Lawyer for a Free Half-Hour Consultation
All Social Security Disability cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. That means that you will not be asked to pay anything unless we successfully get you compensation.
To schedule an appointment with a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Social Security Disability attorney, contact Arlene Glenn Simolike, Esq. and Associates today.
