Social Security Disability Attorney in Medford, Oregon

A Medford SSI Disability Lawyer will help get you Disability Benefits

A disability can cause pain and stress and bring about financial hardship. Being unable to work due to illness or injury can have a major impact on a family. Suddenly you are faced with a mountain of medical bills, along with your regular living costs, and no income. This is a time that Social Security Disability benefits can be a great assistance. An experienced disability Social Security lawyer can guide you through the claim filing process and assist you in getting the benefits that can help you and your family in a difficult time.

To file for social security benefits in Jackson County, contact the Medford Social Security Administration office at:


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

If you are one of the thousands of Oregon residents who are considering filing a claim for SSI/SSD disability benefits, you may wonder how your personal financial situation will affect the approval process. Many people filing a SSI or SSDI application with Social Security fear that they will be denied because they own their home or their spouse has an income. It is important to know that your personal finances are only a factor if you file for SSI benefits, not for SSD benefits.

SSI stands for Supplementary Security Income and is in a sense a welfare program for disabled people. It is not paid from payroll taxes and you can receive these benefits even if you have never worked. However these benefits are based on income and they will stop if you earn over a specific limit. SSD, Social Security Disability is funded through FICA taxes which every worker pays into through payroll deductions. It has no asset or income rules, so your spouse can earn and income and you can have significant financial holdings and still receive SSD benefits. If you have questions or concerns, you should consult with a disability lawyer who can make sure you apply for the disability benefits that fit your situation.

Medford, Oregon Disability Benefits
Medford, Oregon was born as a railroad town. While many places were established before tracks were laid through their boundaries, the region that is now Medford was picked by a group of railroad surveyors working on behalf of the Oregon and California Railroad. The railroad company was looking for the best route through Rogue Valley, and while nearby Jacksonville hoped to get the rail line, the surveyors chose the area closer to Bear Creek which they would named after Medford, Massachusetts.  The earliest industries in the region were logging and farming. Fruits such as peaches, pears, and vintage grapes were the biggest crops and provided jobs for the people of Medford and nearby communities including Central Point, Talent, and White City.

The bountiful farms and orchards of Medford and the Rogue Valley would lead to the formation in 1910 of Harry and David Operations Corp., which ship and market fruit and specialty food gifts. The company is still very successful and employs almost 2000 year-round workers and almost 7000 seasonal workers. Today the healthcare industry is also a major employer in the region with two large medical centers which provide more than 2000 jobs and many clinics and physician offices. Medford is also the retail center of the region and the shopping centers and districts offer jobs for many thousands of workers. However, some people in the region are unable to work at any of these jobs and need assistance. If you are ready to file your SSDI application for disability benefits, there are social security attorneys in the region who can help. 

Free or Low Cost Medical Care near Medford, Oregon
There are medical clinics near Medford that can help people who are receiving disability benefits.


You can also be represented by a social security disability lawyer if you reside in Phoenix, Central Point, White City, Talent, Eagle Point, Jacksonville and surrounding areas.