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I need help finding a list of sources providing possible disability payments/social security for an adult, married blind individual (in the U.S.) (self.Blind)
submitted by get_that_hydration
This individual was on their father's social security plan for some time and received monthly disability payments, but then they got married, and apparently that stops them from being a dependent of their father. Also, their father has passed away, but from what I can tell the main reason they've stopped receiving payment was due to their marriage. This individual is largely self-sufficient, i.e., they have a career, a house, etc. -- not sure if that's important. I'm trying to sift through the resources provided on the sidebar, but it's a bit overwhelming, and I have little experience with the blind community, so I'm kind of lost on where to start looking. If anyone knows any resources, whether government-funded or privately-funded, that can provide monthly payments, please let me know. Again, this person is based in the U.S. I'd rather not give a more specific location if I can help it, but perhaps if someone's willing to help, I can PM them? Anyway, thanks in advance!
lizwb 8 points 2y ago
Without knowing any details re: this particular circumstance, I CAN tell you a lot about what I’ve learned helping other people through the labyrinth of Social Security Disabilty, and here’s the thing:
It IS a labyrinth, and there are MANY out there who would be DELIGHTED to prey on confused victims.
Blindness, especially, is attractive to scammers. While most recipients of SSD (social security disability) are able to earn a very limited additional amount before their benefits are reduced, BLIND recipients are granted a higher cap on those earnings. (Why, I don’t know.)
Interestingly, the decision as to whether or not one receives a government payout of either SSD (permanent) or SSI (temporary) is not made by any sort of medical professional whatsoever—but rather by office staff at the social security administration, who are *unofficially* instructed to deny all claims (with the exception of terminal cancer/compassionate claims) on the first pass-through.
Therefore, it is unadvisable to the point of silly to try this without a disability attorney— and NOT one who asks for money, or one whose advertising you’ve seen on television.
A REPUTABLE disability attorney will be:
• available locally
• recommended by either your local Social Security Office, your local Legal Aid office, or even your local Chamber of Commerce
• unwilling to take any money up front.
Federal law limits what a disability attorney can charge as follows:
“Federal law generally limits the fees charged by Social Security disability attorneys to 25% of your backpay, or $6,000, whichever is lower.”
(Source: Nolo.com, the Legal Encyclopedia)
The sooner you file, the better, because no matter how long it takes for approval, the day you file, the clock starts ticking, and payments are backdated from there.
For complete information on social security disabilty, call: 1-800-772-1213.
Tip: call EARLY in the morning.
They will send loads of into, & they are very nice.
Also: call the Federation for the Blind
It IS a labyrinth, and there are MANY out there who would be DELIGHTED to prey on confused victims.
Blindness, especially, is attractive to scammers. While most recipients of SSD (social security disability) are able to earn a very limited additional amount before their benefits are reduced, BLIND recipients are granted a higher cap on those earnings. (Why, I don’t know.)
Interestingly, the decision as to whether or not one receives a government payout of either SSD (permanent) or SSI (temporary) is not made by any sort of medical professional whatsoever—but rather by office staff at the social security administration, who are *unofficially* instructed to deny all claims (with the exception of terminal cancer/compassionate claims) on the first pass-through.
Therefore, it is unadvisable to the point of silly to try this without a disability attorney— and NOT one who asks for money, or one whose advertising you’ve seen on television.
A REPUTABLE disability attorney will be:
• available locally
• recommended by either your local Social Security Office, your local Legal Aid office, or even your local Chamber of Commerce
• unwilling to take any money up front.
Federal law limits what a disability attorney can charge as follows:
“Federal law generally limits the fees charged by Social Security disability attorneys to 25% of your backpay, or $6,000, whichever is lower.”
(Source: Nolo.com, the Legal Encyclopedia)
The sooner you file, the better, because no matter how long it takes for approval, the day you file, the clock starts ticking, and payments are backdated from there.
For complete information on social security disabilty, call: 1-800-772-1213.
Tip: call EARLY in the morning.
They will send loads of into, & they are very nice.
Also: call the Federation for the Blind
get_that_hydration [OP] 4 points 2y ago
Wow, this is a very informative comment. Thank you! This person has called a disability attorney who said they were unavailable, but yeah, it seems it would be wise to look into other ones in the area. I appreciate it!
siriuslylupin6 2 points 2y ago
The house and a job may be tough luck ssa requires you not to have that much of an income ssi is muchn lower.
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get_that_hydration [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Okay, thank you! I'll let them know.
BenandGracie 2 points 2y ago
If they have a house, they don't qualify for disability payments as I understand it.
lizwb 2 points 2y ago
That’s not necessarily true.
BenandGracie 1 points 2y ago
Probably, but if they have a job and a house, that usually means they won't consider you. At least for SSI.
lizwb 2 points 2y ago
The house matters less than the job.
BenandGracie 2 points 2y ago
You are right on that one.
lizwb 1 points 2y ago
You’d be surprised. Once you get a lawyer, they do a lot.
get_that_hydration [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Oh. Okay, thank you for the advice!
Ditzy_FantasyLand 1 points 2y ago
Disability lawyer?
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get_that_hydration [OP] 1 points 2y ago
This person has contacted a disability lawyer, but the lawyer won't be able to help. I'll look into other ones in the area, though. Thanks!
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