Social Security Disability Attorney in Owensboro, Kentucky

A SSDI Lawyer Can Help You Get the Disability Benefits To Which You’re Entitled

Besides the trauma of losing your job because of a disability due to an illness or injury, the second blow is losing your medical coverage at a time when you need it the most. A disability attorney is key to presenting your case before the Social Security Administration and following up any appeals in order to get you the disability benefits, including medical coverage, you need to support and cover your family. Since the financial stress alone is enough to deal with, the sooner your disability claim is settled the better.

The SSA Offices for Owensboro, Kentucky are located:


Or call the Social Security Administration’s national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.

There are two types of programs available to people who are experiencing troubled times as a result of a disability, whether mental, physical, or emotional and who have lost their job. Medicaid is a government program based on financial need and disability. You may apply for Medicaid right away, and is usually awarded upon approval of a SSI claim. It is not dependent on your SSDI disability claim, but is considered separately and is calculated on your financial situation. Since Medicaid does not pay a substantial amount to health care providers, you may have problems finding physicians who accept Medicaid patients.

Medicare is another government program, available to those who qualify for social security disability benefits. Unfortunately, Medicare benefits are not administered until you have been receiving SSDI benefits for 29 months, although benefits can be awarded retroactively. A deduction could be made for premiums from your disability benefits check, and there are other options available including Medicare Part D, which pays for medications. There are many combinations of the two, depending on your financial need and status of your disability claim. A disability advocate can explain to you what is available and advise the best choice for your particular situation.

Owensboro, Kentucky Disability Benefits
Owensboro is probably best known for two things: hosting the International BBQ Festival and notable native, Johnny Depp. According to the United States Department of Labor, Kentucky has rebounded a bit from the recent economic crisis, with a much-welcomed decrease in the unemployment rate, which still remains in the double digits. Although the decrease is good news, the other side of the coin shows that over 12% of the families residing in Owensboro still fall below the Federal poverty level.

Disability benefits are imperative to the residents of Owensboro suffering from the economic crunch and unemployment crisis. Medical benefits are usually not available for those who have lost their jobs due to a disabling condition or illness, and it’s important to know your options when filing for a social security disability claim.

Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care
For those who are waiting for disability benefits and a determination from Medicaid or Medicare, free or reduced cost facilities are available at the following locations:


Other Owensboro Services and Disability Benefits
Myriad financial concerns afflict families who are suffering from a loss of income due to disabilities. The following agencies offer support:


Our office representa clients in Owensboro, Whitesville, Masonville, Sorgho, West Louisville, Knoxville, Philpot, Utica, Maceo, Brown's Valley, Red Hill, Knotsville, St. Joseph, Stanley, Rome and surrounding areas.