Social Security Disability

What is Social Security Disability?
What is SSI?

Social Security administers two programs which pay disabled people. One is SSI (Supplemental Security Income), the other is "regular" Social Security, or SSDI.

The SSI program is an entitlement program, paid to people who have years no work record, or no work during the past five years. There is an asset limitation and a household income limitation for eligibility as well. There is immediate medical coverage with this program.

The SSDI or “regular” disability program pays a claimant based on the money paid into Social Security during his or her work life. The amount is determined by how much has been paid in, divided by years of life expectancy. Payments may also be sent to a spouse and children. There is a 26 month wait for Medicare coverage eligibility.

It will come as no surprise to anyone who has ever dealt with Social Security to know that over 60% of claims are routinely denied at the initial level. Many people do not appeal because they are worn down by the system and become discouraged.

Burnett and Driskill can make sure that the necessary appeals are filed within 60 days of denial. We monitor every stage of the claim to be sure you get the benefits you deserve.