A Chico SSDI Lawyer Provides Assistance When Filing for Disability Benefits

One of the first steps you will need to take when filing for and initial disability claim is to thoroughly complete the Disability Report Form. This document is ten pages long and can seem quite intimidating, however, it is very important that the information you present is current and accurate, especially the contact information for your medical providers. This is how the Disability Examiner for your disability claim requests the medical evidence required to render a decision on your case, and if they cannot contact the providers from the information you provide, your disability claim will be denied.
The SSA Offices for Chico, California are located:
Or call the Social Security Administration's national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.
Even when you fill out the form to the best of your ability with complete information, there are circumstances that may prevent the Disability Examiner from being able to gather the medical records they need. If they cannot contact the physician, if the notes received are illegible, or if the Disability Examiner receives no response, the next step is to schedule you for a Consultative Exam by a physician paid for by the Social Security Administration. This is not a visit to diagnose or treat your medical condition or illness, but simply to assess your current medical status.
A Consultative Exam is scheduled with a participating physician closest to your home, so it’s important that the Social Security Administration have your current address and zip code. You may be able to reschedule an appointment if you have a conflict, but keep in mind this will add weeks or even months to the already lengthy process of filing a disability claim.  Missing the appointment entirely will almost certainly result in a denial of disability benefits.
Chico Disability Benefits
The best course of action is to seek ongoing medical treatment for your condition or illness and make sure the doctor’s office forwards all treatment notes to the Social Security Administration, as well as supplying correct and current contact data. Chico residents may have lost medical benefits as well as their job due to a disabling condition, and might have a difficult time finding care. However, there are facilities in the Chico area that provide free or low cost care.
A disability attorney can assist in filing out the initial form, which can be complicated. Some disability lawyers advise submitting your medical records with your application can shave weeks or even months off the processing time of a disability claim, relieving the Disability Examiner from the burden of having to request records. However, if information is not forthcoming, you will be scheduled for a Consultative Exam which may not be the best thing for your case.
Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care
As stated above, the following local Chico facilities offer medical services for a low cost or even free basis:

Other Chico Services and Disability Benefits
Other local Chico agencies offer services to people coping with a serious medical illness or condition. These include:


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