Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits

Out of the past 10 years, have you worked at least 5 years? If you have then you may meet one of the initial requirements for SSD Benefits. Essentially, SSD is an insurance program. First, you have to show that you are “insurable” or eligible to receive benefits. If you are not “insurable” or eligible to receive benefits, then it doesn’t matter for SSD if you are disabled. However, if you have a serious disability and are not “insurable” for SSD purposed, you may still qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. SSI benefits may cover you if you are not eligible for SSD, but have little or no income.

SSI and Alabama Medicaid

Once approved for SSI, you may also be eligible for Alabama Medicaid. Alabama Medicaid will provide health insurance that will cover many of your medical expenses.

If you are disabled, please contact Cole and Hodges so that we may help you through the difficult application and appeals process. We look forward to hearing from you.