Social Security Disability Lawyer in Chelsea, Massachusetts

A Chelsea SSDI Attorney Can Help You File for Disability Benefits

Once a claimant has qualified for disability benefits and won their case, they may be concerned about how or if the Social Security Administration can stop their benefits. This can be a real concern to people, especially if you have gone through the rigorous process of winning social security disability benefits in the first place – no one wants to have to go through that process again, if it can be helped. Although with the help of a disability attorney hopefully navigating through the maze of a disability claim was much easier than if you had gone it alone, it is a time-consuming event.
The SSA Offices for Chelsea, Massachusetts are located:  


Or call the Social Security Administration’s national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.
It is not unusual for people receiving social security disability benefits to do so until they reach their full retirement age, although many people worry about what happens then. The answer is – nothing. Once you reach full retirement age, your disability benefits simply transfer to retirement benefits, and neither the amount nor the frequency changes. However, during the time you are receiving disability benefits, reviews by the SSA are conducted every one, three, or seven years to ascertain your medical condition and whether or not your condition has improved to the point you can return to gainful employment. In the majority of cases, the individual is often found to still be disabled, and benefits are not terminated. Regular medical treatment still plays an important part of this process.
The SSA can terminate your benefits if you work while receiving disability benefits if you exceed the monthly amount earned as set by the Social Security Administration, which at the current time is approximately $1000. Therefore, in order to continue receiving disability benefits and avoid termination you may work, but you may not earn more than this amount.

Chelsea Disability Benefits

The threshold of termination of benefits if you work are different depending on your disability status. It is higher for those who suffer from blindness, and lower for those who do not. In addition, Chelsea residents may also take advantage of the SSA’s trial work program, in which you may try to go back to work on a trial basis and still receive disability benefits. If you are employed for less than ninety days, it is considered a failed attempt and your benefits are not affected.
However, if you are employed for longer than that, and you earn in excess of $1000 in nine months (note, the months do not have to run consecutively) you will be considered able to sustain substantial gainful activity and your disability benefits will be terminated. If, at this time, you are unable to continue working, your disability attorney may advise you and assist you in regaining your disability status.

Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care

Because your disability claim depends so much on medical evidence and money can be tight, the following local Chelsea facilities offer assistance:


Other Chelsea Services and Disability Benefits
These local Chelsea agencies offer help for those coping with a serious illness or condition:

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