Types of Social Security Disability Benefits

When Americans suffer a mental or physical health condition that prevents them from working, they may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. But before applying, applicants should know that there are several different types of Social Security Disability benefits. Understanding who is eligible for each type can help you determine the types of benefits you may be able to receive.

Disability Benefits

Social Security Disability benefits are paid to roughly 60 million Americans who have been unable to work for longer than a year. These individuals have also paid into the program long enough to qualify for these benefits.

Child Benefits

If you’re currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits, your child may also qualify for children’s benefits. The Social Security Administration outlines the requirements and coverage on their website.

Supplemental Security Income

Even if you don’t qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you may still be eligible for Supplemental Security Income. These benefits are paid to citizens who have limited resources for income. Some of the conditions that can qualify for these benefits include being over age 65 or suffering from vision impairment or another type of disability.

Get Help

The staff at Ponce Law suggests speaking with a Social Security Disability lawyer about your case prior to filing a claim. Doing so can help ensure your questions are answered and your case is filed in the proper manner.

RELATED ARTICLES

Bridging the Gap for Nashville’s Disabled
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits exist to help disabled Americans make ends meet when they cannot work. Contrary to what some might think, they’re not a handout, nor will they...
Get a Free Social Security Disability Evaluation
An individual’s ability to work and make a living is one of the fundamental components of a healthy society. One of the reasons America is known as the “Land of Opportunity”...
How to Secure Social Security Disability Benefits
There’s not much worse than realizing you can no longer provide for yourself, especially when there’s nowhere to turn for help. That’s the reality for thousands of folks with disabilities who...
OUR REVIEWS
I recently called Ponce Law to ask if they could handle a case I have. When speaking to the receptionist she was very polite, I can say it has been the best customer service I have ever received, unfortunately my case wasn’t a case they handle but that didn’t stop them from helping me they gave me a few numbers wher...
- Francisco Chavez
Working with Ponce Law was a complete game-changer for me. After a distressing encounter with another law firm, I was recommended to reach out to Ponce Law by a friend. From the moment I connected with Lilly, I knew I was in good hands. Throughout a difficult period marked by the loss of my stepmother, Lilly and th...
- Sara Nall
My wife was in a car accident. A young driver hit her from behind and knocked her into the car in front of her. The situation got tricky right away. Neither of us knew how to navigate this kind of situation. That is where Cheyenne with Ponce Law came into the picture. Cheyenne put us at ease and handled everything a...
- Lindsey Martone
FREE CASE REVIEW