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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY FAQS


HOUSTON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY FAQS


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 * Why do I need Makris Law Firm?
 * When should I contact an attorney?
 * If I need to apply, what should I do?
 * If I was denied, what should I do?
 * How much does it cost?
 * Where is Makris Law Firm located?
 * Does Makris Law Firm offer telephone appointments?
 * What is a “Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer”?
 * Who is eligible for disability benefits?
 * Are mental illnesses eligible?
 * What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
 * If I win, will I receive medical help?
 * How can i find out if my condition is eligible?
 * What’s the difference between Medicare & Medicaid?
 * What should I do before my hearing?
 * What questions should I ask?
 * If I win, how much money will I get?
 * How can I contact Makris Law Firm?
 * Where can I find answers to Social Security Disability questions from
   attorney Victor Makris?


WHY DO I NEED A LAWYER TO HELP ME? WHY SHOULD I HIRE MAKRIS LAW FIRM?

your Social Security case and other matters when you need us. Victor Makris is
one of the longest-serving disability lawyers in the state. We’ve been helping
people in Houston and Texas for over 40 years.


WHEN SHOULD I CONTACT AN ATTORNEY ABOUT REPRESENTATION?

You should contact an attorney before you file a claim with the Social Security
Administration. Makris Law Firm can help you plan a strategy to win your case
from the beginning. If you wait to get an attorney after your claim has been
denied, you may harm your case with different damaging statements or other
information. This information can be used against you on appeal.

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IF I NEED TO APPLY, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

First you contact Social Security. Second you will need to provide information
on your medical conditions, treatment, medication, and work history. You can
apply online at www.ssa.gov,call (800) 772-1213, or visit your local attorney in
person.


IF I APPLIED BUT WAS DENIED, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

You should appeal. To appeal, you must make your request in writing within 60
days from the date you received a denial letter. Five days after the date on the
letter begins your 60 day period.


HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY FOR MY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
CASE?

Federal law regulates attorneys’ fees in Social Security disability cases. So,
virtually every disability lawyer works on the same fee basis. The lawyer’s fee
is 25% of the past due disability benefits you get. There is no fee if you lose.


WHERE IS MAKRIS LAW FIRM LOCATED? DOES MAKRIS LAW FIRM OFFER APPOINTMENTS?

Our main office is on Bissonnet Street between I-59S and Beltway 8. Both
highways can be seen from the parking lot. We offer in-person and telephone
appointments. We were the first Makris Law Firm serving the Houston area and
Texas.


DOES MAKRIS LAW FIRM OFFER TELEPHONE APPOINTMENTS?

Yes. We can often schedule a same-day or next-day appointment from the time you
call our office. An attorney is always available in emergency situations. Please
feel free to contact us at 888-722-1389 for an evaluation of your case. Hablamos
Español.


WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT VICTOR MAKRIS IS A “BOARD CERTIFIED PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL
LAWYER”?

To become board certified, an attorney must have:

 * Been licensed to practice law at least five years and be a member of the bar
   in good standing
 * Practiced a certain percentage of Personal Injury law for at least three
   years
 * Attended Personal Injury law continuing education seminars regularly
 * Been evaluated by fellow lawyers and judges
 * Passed a day-long written examination.


WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS FROM SOCIAL SECURITY?

Under Social Security rules, you’re only considered disabled (and eligible for
benefits) if a medical condition or injury is expected to keep you from working
for at least 12 months. The disability can be a physical condition, a mental
condition, or a combination of both.


ARE MENTAL ILLNESSES ELIGIBLE FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS?

Yes. Mental illness is a frequently used basis for getting Social Security
disability benefits.


WHAT IS SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)?

If you have not paid enough money into the Social Security system to qualify for
benefits, then you may still be able to receive Supplemental Security Income
(SSI). The government will look at your income status and review what resources
are available to you. This is used in determining your qualification.


IF I WIN MY CASE, WILL I RECEIVE MEDICAL HELP IN ADDITION TO CASH BENEFITS?

That depends. If you’ve been eligible for Social Security Disability for two
years – whether you’ve actually received the benefits or not – you qualify for
Medicare. If you’re awarded Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you won’t
receive Medicare, but rather Medicaid, a needs-based program that provides for a
number of prescriptions and doctor visits each month.


HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF MY MEDICAL CONDITION QUALIFIES FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has developed a list of medical
conditions and illnesses that may qualify you for benefits. To find out if your
medical condition is one of those, please call or contact us today.


WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID?

Medicaid is a program for people with limited resources. Many disabled people
who get Medicaid get it because they are on Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
To get SSI and thereby get Medicaid you have to be poor and disabled. Medicaid
does pay for all prescription medications. Medicare is also a program but it
does not matter whether you are rich or poor. If you have been on Disability
Insurance Benefits, Disabled Widows or Widowers Benefit or Disabled Adult child
Benefits for 24 months or more, you qualify for Medicare. Medicare does not
begin until after a person has been on disability benefits for two years, and it
only pays for prescriptions through Medicare Part D.


IF I RECEIVE NOTICE THAT I WILL HAVE A HEARING, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Your greatest chance to win your claim is at the hearing level, when a judge
will personally meet with you and hear your complaints and problem. It is
important to hire an experienced attorney to represent you who understands
Social Security’s rules and requirements. It is also important to do this at the
earliest stage possible in your claim for Social Security.


WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK SOMEONE BEFORE HIRING THEM TO HELP ME WITH MY
DISABILITY CASE?

 * Is the attorney or firm local to the Houston area or out of state?
 * Are they really attorneys or non-attorney representatives?
 * Will your case be handled by an attorney?
 * Will the attorney meet with you before the day of your hearing?
 * Is the attorney is available for phone meetings if you’re unable to visit the
   office in personlip>


IF I WIN MY DISABILITY CASE, HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I RECEIVE?

For Social Security Disability benefits, it all depends upon how much you have
worked and earned in the past. For disabled widow’s or widower’s benefits, it
depends upon how much the late husband or wife worked and earned. For disabled
adult child benefits, it all depends upon how much the parent worked and earned.
For all types of SSI benefits, there is a base amount that an individual with no
other income receives. Other income that an individual has reduces the amount of
SSI which an individual can receive.


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Contact our office today. We’ll arrange a consultation to discuss the details of
your case.


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