Louisville is the state of Kentucky’s largest city and the location of the seat of Jefferson County. As the result of a merger, since the year 2003 the borders of the city have been adjoined with that of Jefferson Counties. Louisville is also close to some southern Indiana counties, earning it the nick name “Kentuckiana”. Even though its location is in the Southern states, the culture of the place is a mixture of Midwestern and Southern styles. Louisville is now most popular for being the venue of one of the three horse races of the Triple Crown.
On December 2010, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reported that 199,732 individuals are granted Social Security Disability benefits in Kentucky, with about 25,242 in the greater Louisville area.
For a person to be able to qualify for disability benefits they need to have a disability which is considered by the SSA and they need to have been employed in a job that gave payments to the Social Security System. If the individual wasn’t able to work for a year because of the disability that he or she has, then he or she may apply to get disability benefits. The benefits will be granted until the time that the employee can resume regular work again. One must remember, however, that those who have disabilities that only stopped them from working for a short period of time cannot qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits.
Apply for Louisville, Kentucky Social Security Disability Benefits
Filing an application for a Louisville Social Security Disability claim requires a lot of work. The rate of claims denied by the office is not encouraging, with over 60% being denied by the SSA. Since the denial rate is so high getting a Louisville Disability lawyer to help you file is a good idea and will give you a better chance of getting your claim approved. Professional help can rule out the possibilities of having problems with your paperwork. In a report from the Office of Inspector General, it was stated that a person’s chances of being approved for disability are increased when they have retained the help of a disability attorney.
If your initial application has been denied, an appeal (request for reconsideration) can be made within 60 days and this is the good time for you to get the help of a lawyer if you haven’t already done so. The disability attorney will educate you on the disability application process, make sure that all your papers are properly filed, and see to it that you are receiving the medical attention that you need. Almost 90% of reconsideration requests are denied by the SSA. The next step in the application process is a disability hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). In the hearing stage, more than 60% of applications are approved. Your chosen attorney will prep you for the hearing and act as your official representation.
Below is a list of offices where you can apply for benefits, if you are a Louisville Social Security applicant:
Louisville Social Security Disability
10503 Timberwood Circle
Suite 50
Louisville, KY 40223
1-888-280-5851
Louisville Social Security Disability Resources
One of the requirements in order for an individual to qualify for a disability claim is to be out of work for at least a year. Good medical documentation and diagnosis is very important for those who wish to prove that their disability is keeping them out of work. However, getting medical care can be rather expensive at times. Listed below is a list of clinics and health care centers offering reduced cost and free services:
Family Health Center- East Broadway
914 East Broadway
Louisville, KY, 40204
502-583-1981
Family Health Center- Iroquois
4100 Taylor Boulevard
Louisville, KY, 40215
502-366-4747
Louisville-Jefferson County Board of Health
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville, KY, 40212
502-778-4201
Louisville-Jefferson County
GetCare Health Plan, Inc.
552 East Market Street
Louisville, KY, 40202
502-583-4690
Park DuValle Community Health Center
3015 Wilson Avenue
Louisville, KY, 40211
502-774-4401
Your Louisville Disability Claim
Your chances are highest when you consult a Louisville disability attorney before applying for benefits. The attorney can help you understand what chance your case has in being accepted and also assist you in filling all necessary paperwork and documents. In case your application gets turned down, your lawyer will represent you when you file for an appeal.
The initial consultation with a disability attorney is always free. Disability Attorneys work on a contingency basis and are not paid unless you are awarded disability benefits. Please click here for an evaluation of your case by a qualified Social Security Attorney.
