Social Security SSI Benefits are available to individuals who have few resources and are found disabled by the Social Security Administration in Raleigh, NC. The process can be long and difficult. First, you must apply for benefits at your local Social Security Office. Your case will be sent to DDS in Raleigh, NC. DDS will review your case. If you are denied by DDS, you must file an appeal called a reconsideration. The initial and reconsideration levels last from 3-6 months each.
Along the way you will fill out countless forms and possibly be sent to a doctor at Social Security's expense for what is called a consultative examination. Consultative examiners are doctors in your local area that perform these types of examinations. The exams could be for your mental or physical impairments. If you are denied at the reconsideration level you will have to request a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). It takes from 10-12 months to get a hearing.
The best advice anyone can give you if you are interested in filing for SSI benefits in Raleigh, NC is to go to the doctor and take your medications as prescribed. If you can not afford to go to the doctor, you need to apply for Medicaid. If you are turned down for Medicaid you need to appeal the Medicaid denial. Medical treatment and compliance is essential to your SSI case.
Social Security Disability Attorney Kimberly Bishop is familiar with the process for receiving SSI Benefits in Raleigh, NC. Call her today for a free case evaluation!
Resources:
- https://www.disabilitylawfirmnc.com/social-security-disability/?swcfpc=1#Types_of_Social_Security_Disability_Benefits
- http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/text-income-ussi.htm
- https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp
- https://www.disabilitylawfirmnc.com/who-is-dds-in-north-carolina/
- https://www.disabilitylawfirmnc.com/social-security-disability/?swcfpc=1#Overview_of_the_Disability_Process
- https://www.disabilitylawfirmnc.com/dds-doctor/
- https://www.disabilitylawfirmnc.com/hearing-for-social-security-disability/
- http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/medicaid/apply.htm
- https://www.disabilitylawfirmnc.com/about-us/
