When a person is unfortunate enough to develop a disability, they may not be sure as to what their options will be. Social Security Disability can be an invaluable program for individuals that find themselves in this situation.
What If You Are Currently Working?
There can be instances where a person that may qualify for disability benefits may be currently working. This may seem strange, but there are diseases that may progress fairly slowly. Individuals facing this type of issue will experience a transition period where their symptoms become severe enough to prevent them from being able to work. However, it is important to be aware that individuals will need to stop working before they are able to start the application process. Otherwise, the application will be automatically rejected.
How Will You Pay For Ongoing Treatments?
Individuals will disabilities are often extremely concerned about paying for their future medical costs. Fortunately, individuals that are awarded disability benefits will also qualify for Medicare. While it will still be necessary to pay for the premiums for the Medicare coverage, the costs are often extremely low. This can make it possible for individuals that receive disability benefits to still be able to have access to the medical treatment that their condition requires. It should be noted that Medicare will not be automatically provided. Rather, it will still be necessary to go through the application process to start receiving these benefits.
Can You Have Your Disability Benefits Revoked?
There are stipulations that must be followed in order to retain your disability benefits. In particular, it is important to be mindful of the work limits that are in place. Individuals that are awarded disability benefits will have a fairly low cap on the additional income that they can earn. Therefore, they will need to be extremely careful to avoid exceeding this amount if they receive compensation for activities that they do. Your attorney will be able to clearly explain these limits so that you can avoid violating them in the future, and you may want to take notes that you can easily review the information in the future.
When you are suffering from a disability, it can be essential to take advantage of every form of support to make ends meet. Social Security Disability can be an invaluable tool for those facing this challenge. Having a thorough understanding of the process of applying for these benefits, the fact that Medicare is available to approved applicants and the need to avoid exceeding monthly income limits will be instrumental in helping you adjust and manage this dilemma. Contact a law firm, like Gordon & Pont, for more help.
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