There are few things more difficult than attempting to apply for and acquire Social Security Disability benefits. The government intentionally makes it difficult for people to get them so that anyone who shouldn’t get this money won’t get it. Unfortunately, that creates a huge problem for people who should be getting these benefits.
Hiring a Social Security Disability Attorney in Philadelphia is a smart move, but it doesn’t mean you won’t have hurdles to leap. The really unbelievable part is that you can’t work at all to get benefits, but once you have the benefits you can be working in Philadelphia while on Social Security Disability. That’s entirely another issue you will have to discuss with your Social Security Disability attorney in Philadelphia.
Length of Time Required to Get Benefits
You cannot be working for at least six months in order to apply for benefits. Then the SSA may take another six months to determine if you are eligible, even with an attorney’s help. You should either have a very supportive spouse during this time or have a year’s worth of savings you can live off of while your case is under the determination process.
Working Once You Receive Benefits
Depending on the state, you can typically earn $900-$1,200 working part-time AFTER you have started receiving your disability benefits. Your monthly benefits will be reduced by a percentage, however, so be careful how you go about working in Philadelphia while on Social Security Disability. Consult with a lawyer at Leventhal, Sutton, and Gornstein today.
