Understanding Social Security Disability Laws in Jackson, Mississippi

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To gain an understanding of Jackson disability laws, one needs to understand the term disability.  Disability occurs in the functional interaction between a person and the environment, including the person’s physical, communication, information, and social and policy environment.

A number of federal and state programs provide assistance to those who are disabled:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Medicare
• Medicaid

Jackson Social Security laws are designed to protect those who paid into this insurance fund in the event they become disabled.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

When we pay into Social Security through payroll deduction, we are also paying into a fund for Social Security Disability Insurance.  This insures against the possibility that you cannot work anymore due to a disability.  SSDI is available to people who worked long enough and recently enough to have paid in a significant amount through their payroll deductions.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

For those who have not paid into the insurance fund through Social Security payroll deductions, money may be available through SSI.  It is paid to those with little or no income and very few assets, who may or may not have ever worked.

Medicare

Medicare is a Social Security benefit.  It is federally-funded health insurance for those over age 65 and is also available to individuals who were on SSDI for 24 months.  Immediate eligibility is available for some special circumstances, but usually not for mental health disabilities.

Medicaid

Medicaid is health insurance available for those on SSI.  It is managed by the state of Mississippi for Mississippi residents, and jointly funded by the federal and state governments.

Get the assistance you deserve

Retain an attorney who knows Social Security laws in Jackson on your side if you have a pending SSI or Social Security disability case or hearing. 

Finding a good Social Security disability attorney in Jackson can remove much of the stress from the process of applying for disability.  We can—

• File your appeal paperwork for you
• Check the status of your pending claim
• Protect your privacy by providing the government with necessary information so they do not have to get it from you directly
• Receive copies of all correspondence sent to you
• Ensure that deadlines are met and all official inquiries are properly fulfilled

One call…that’s all 

As disability lawyers, we have the knowledge of disability laws in Jackson and Mississippi and experience throughout the state to make a difference for you.  Take the first step and call Richard Schwartz & Associates, P.A. at 1-800-844-1215.  You can also email us or contact us online.