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Your Huntsville, Alabama Guide to Applying for Social Security BenefitsSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides Huntsville residents with disabilities the opportunity to live full, healthy lives once again. Taking care of financial needs including living and medical expenses, the beneficial programs aim to support and offer relief to men, women, and children throughout the city.
How the Application Process WorksThe application process consists of several steps. Your application is carefully evaluated to determine financial and medical eligibility. You must meet specific requirements to be eligible for a disability hearing in front of an administrative law judge who will hear your case.
Reviewing the following items helps Disability Determination Services (DDS) decide whether or not to approve or deny your Social Security disability claim:
Keep hard copies of everything you submit to the Social Security Administration (SSA). If SSA requests a specific document from you or says that it was omitted from your application, you’ll be able to provide it to them easily. This prevents further delays in processing your SSDI and SSI applications.
The Estimated Amount of Your Monthly BenefitA number of factors are considered when it comes to your monthly benefit amount. The first is whether or not you’re single or a couple. Individuals receive, on average, $698 in federal monthly payments. Couples receive $1,048 in federal monthly payments.
Both individuals and couples may be eligible for Alabama state supplement payments as well. It all depends on the SSI recipient’s living arrangements. An average of $56-$60 is paid to independent home-life care in a private home or a personal care home for individuals and $112-$120 for couples. Specialized IHC in a private home or personal care home receives an extra $60 for individuals and $120 for couples living in Huntsville.
Visiting Your Local SSA Field OfficeNow that you have a better idea of what qualifies you for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you’ll know which to apply for in Huntsville, Alabama. Receiving the financial relief that you deserve takes the burden off you and your family each month. Visiting your local Social Security Administration office provides you with the information that you need about the waiting process, the payment amount of your benefits, and how to contact the appropriate parties with further questions you have about SSDI and SSI.