The city of Dearborn, Michigan, located in Wayne County just west of Detroit is a medium-sized city with a population approaching 100,000. The automobile manufacturing and aerospace industries are both cornerstones of the Dearborn economy, though tourism, education and healthcare also play significant roles in the local economic base as well.
Dearborn is among the communities serviced by the Region 5 District Office of the Social Security Administration (SSA), located in Chicago. The regional office receives nearly 32,000 new cases each year area and handles the distribution of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to more than 408,000 individuals.
SSDI is awarded to people who are unable to work as a result of long-term or complete disability. In order to qualify for SSDI, you must meet the SSA’s disability requirements and have accumulated sufficient work credits throughout the course of your employment during the previous decade. If you do not meet the work credit requirements for receiving SSDI benefits, you may still be eligible for SSI.
Apply for Dearborn Social Security Disability Benefits
The Dearborn SSDI application process is a long and complicated one, and applicants may go through several rounds of reviews before a final determination on eligibility is received. The SSA only approves about 30 percent of initial claims reviewed in the regional office from the State of Michigan, which means all other applicants must request a second review and many also need to file an appeal if they are denied a second time.
With only about 22 percent of those who receive a second review of their SSD claim being found eligible for benefits, the majority of people who are initially denied must proceed through the appeals process. This requires their cases are reviewed by an administrative law judge.
The most prominent reason for denial of Dearborn Social Security Disability benefits claims is a lack of sufficient medical documentation, or the absence of specific and required medical test results. Hiring a Dearborn Social Security attorney who is familiar with the SSA’s requirements about medical documentation is in your best interest. Doing so early in the disability application process can shorten your wait time for a decision and make it more likely you’ll be approved for benefits.
Anyone living in Dearborn can apply for SSI (or SSDI) at their closest Social Security office in Michigan.
Listed below is the Social Security office which accepts Dearborn disability applications:
Dearborn Social Security Disability
McNamara Bldg, Room 450,
477 Michigan Ave,
Detroit, MI 48226
Dearborn Social Security Disability Resources
In order to be found eligible for SSD benefits, you must show sufficient documentation that you’ve received ongoing medical care for any disabling conditions. This can be quite challenging when you have limited income. Here are some free and low cost Dearborn disability resources for receiving medical treatment, including many in the city of Detroit, MI.
ACCESS Community Health Center
6450 Maple St,
Dearborn, MI 48216
(313)216-2200
ACCESS Community Health Center
6451 Schafer,
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313)842-7010
Bruce Douglas Health Center
6550 W Warren Ave,
Detroit, MI 48210-1134
(313)897-7700
Covenant Clinic
5716 Michigan Ave,
Detroit, MI 48210-3039
(313)554-1095
Covenant Clinic
1700 Waterman St,
Detroit, MI 48209-2022
(313)841-1699
Community Health and Social Services Center
5635 W Fort St,
Detroit, MI 48209-3154
(313)849-3920 x200
Gateway Medical Center
2888 W Grand Blvd,
Detroit, MI 48202-2612
(313)875-4200
Waller Health Center
60 E Warren Ave,
Detroit, MI 48201-1312
(313)897-2061
Community Health and Social Services Center
7436 Woodward Ave,
Detroit, MI 48202-3100
(313)556-9907
Your Dearborn Disability Claim
Ensuring all of the right documentation is present in your case file, including the appropriate medical records, is critical to a favorable determination on SSDI eligibility. Before you submit your initial application to your local SSA office, you should consider getting a free case evaluation from a Dearborn Social Security attorney.
A Dearborn disability lawyer will review your application and all the documentation of your case and make sure your file is as sound and thorough as possible. A Dearborn disability attorney can also argue your case at the appeals hearing, if necessary, and can help you prepare for testifying in front of the administrative law judge.
Disability attorneys charge no fees upfront and are only paid if you receive SSDI benefits. To learn more about hiring a Dearborn Social Security disability attorney or to receive a free case evaluation, click here.
