Are not currently receiving benefits on your own social security record.
Arizona social security disability.
Phoenix az we devote ourselves exclusively to social security disability and social security income benefit cases.
The amount of the worker s retirement insurance old age or disability benefit is based on the worker s level of earnings in employment or self employment covered by the social security program.
Arizona no longer offers a state supplement to the federal ssi disability payment administered by social security.
Approximately 3 6 percent of the nearly four million residents who live in arizona receive disability benefits from the social security administration ssa.
Are age 18 or older.
Arizona social security disability.
Monthly benefits are payable to retired workers at age 62 with reduced benefits or to disabled workers at any age.
To find your local social security field office disability determinations services office or an office of disability adjudication and review in arizona click here.
There are several types of disability benefits available for arizona residents who can t work due to a physical or mental condition.
Because of this it is a good idea to get the help of a qualified social security laws attorney.
By melissa linebaugh contributing author.
Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 days.
Social security disability insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are insured meaning that you worked long enough and paid social security taxes.
You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you.
Thousands more will apply for arizona social security disability benefits this year.
File for disability in arizona filing a new claim with the social security administration ssa is the same no matter which state you live in.
The problem is the majority of these applicants will be denied during the initial stage of the application process which takes arizona social security disability applicants about three to six months to complete.
Roughly 70 of applicants are initially denied social security disability ssd benefits.
Any of these offices will be able to clear up any questions you may have about your social security disability application.
Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
Supplemental security income pays benefits based on financial need.
Currently there are three different methods to apply and each one provides the same chances for approval.
The social security administration ssa offers two types of disability benefits and for work related injuries or illnesses arizona s worker s compensation program provides long term disability benefits for those with lasting disabilities.
Your social security number remains your first and continuous link with social security.
Arizona beneficiaries receive 1 4 billion in benefits per year.
