What Additional Benefits Can You Get With SSDI in North Carolina?

In the Tar Heel State, people can get supplemental benefits in addition to federal assistance through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. If you are unable to work due to a serious illness or injury, you could receive SSDI benefits. You may also be asking, “What additional benefits can you get with SSDI in North Carolina?”

What Are SSDI Benefits?

SSDI is a federal program designed to provide insurance benefits to people when they’re in need of financial assistance after suffering an injury or illness. It’s not a federal welfare program. Many people automatically pay into the system, especially if they’ve been working during the last 10 years. If you’re eligible for SSDI benefits, you should consider applying for benefits right away.

What Additional Benefits Are Available in North Carolina?

Once you’ve filed for SSDI benefits, residents of North Carolina can also potentially access additional benefits, such as:

• Medicare. North Carolina SSDI recipients become eligible for Medicare after they’ve cleared the 24-month waiting period from the start date of SSDI benefits.
• State-County Special Assistance Program. This provides supplemental disability payments for specific members of our community, such as elderly, blind, or disabled applicants in North Carolina, especially those residing in or moving into adult care facilities.
• Other federal and state assistance programs. If someone’s income and monthly resources are limited, they may also qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This provides monthly payments and triggers eligibility for other programs, like SNAP and Medicaid, which can provide food assistance and healthcare coverage, respectively.
• Other benefits. Depending upon your circumstances, you may qualify for federal and state assistance via the Disabled Adult Child Benefits (DAC), the Disability Income Plan of North Carolina (DIP-NC) for disabled employees, or the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) and ABLE accounts for savings accounts that don’t impact your other benefits.

Also, people receiving SSDI benefits can also potentially qualify for supplemental benefits based on their disabled or deceased spouse’s work record. They might also qualify if they have a disabled child under the age of 22. As you can see, there are many other types of financial assistance to consider, on top of SSDI benefits, if you’re a North Carolinian.

How Do I File My SSDI Claim?

Many people who should qualify for SSDI benefits receive denials and are puzzled about what to do next. About two million people in the United States apply for benefits each year through the SSDI system or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and many of their initial claims are denied. It is often said that it’s hard to navigate the SSDI application process and that a mistake can cost you your benefits.

Fortunately, an attorney can file your paperwork and guide you throughout the entire process. It is up to the Social Security Administration to approve your application; once that happens, you should start receiving benefits. An attorney can make sure your application is accurate and complete. Specifically, a lawyer can:

• Collect strong evidence in support of your SSDI claim.
• Prepare paperwork that’s accurate, complete, and timely.
• Move your claim through the system efficiently.
• Provide reassurance that your claim has a higher likelihood of being accepted.
• Make sure you are receiving your SSDI benefit payments.

When filing your application or collecting your SSDI benefits, contact an attorney licensed in North Carolina, especially one with plenty of experience in helping other clients with their SSDI benefits claims

Why Choose Us?

Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, can maximize your recovery after an injury or illness, and we understand the SSDI benefits collection system. We can put our 20+ years of experience to work for you. Lyndon R. Helton is dedicated to helping his clients and provides zealous advocacy. He represents residents of Burke County, Caldwell County, and Catawba County.

FAQs

How Many People Qualify for SSDI?

About 7.3 million disabled workers in the U.S. received SSDI benefits, and their average monthly benefits equaled $1,853.05.

However, simply applying for SSDI benefits doesn’t guarantee payments. Every year, over two million applications are filed, and the SSDI approval rate is around 38 percent for first-time applicants nationwide. Also, even if you qualify, it can take time to get your first payment.

When Should I Hire an SSDI Benefits Attorney?

Ideally, hire an attorney right away, as they can make sure your benefits are ready for you once you’re eligible. It can take a surprisingly long period of time to start getting benefits once you begin the application process.

Start working on your application with an attorney as soon as you’ve suffered an injury or debilitating illness. The more time your attorney has, the stronger the benefits application they can prepare.

How Do I Qualify for SSDI Benefits in North Carolina?

To qualify for SSDI benefits in North Carolina, you must have worked a qualifying job covered by the Social Security program. You must also have a medical condition that’s been diagnosed and falls within the strict definition of disability. If your medical condition affects your work ability and is expected to either impact you for no less than one year or ultimately cause your death, you likely qualify for SSDI benefits.

What Does a Partially Favorable SSDI Decision Mean?

A partially favorable SSDI decision can impact the amount you receive in benefits. SSDI benefits are based on your work credits. After you’ve paid into the SSDI system for a while, you should have more credits. A fully favorable SSDI decision typically provides the most available benefits, while a partially favorable decision can reduce your monthly payments.

Contact a lawyer about getting your maximum recovery.

Contact an Experienced North Carolina SSDI Benefits Lawyer

Across the Tar Heel State, employees work hard in manufacturing, retail, agriculture, and energy. When North Carolinians are hurt and unable to work, they often need a trustworthy attorney to get the SSDI benefits they earned.

For reliable legal assistance with your SSDI benefits, consult Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC. We have experience in helping the hard-working people of North Carolina obtain what they need.

Contact us to set up an initial meeting with our team.