Robert
M. Crites & Associates
Robert
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1030 S. Grand Traverse
Flint, MI 48502
1030 S. Grand Traverse
Flint, MI 48502
Swartz
Creek Office
9001 Miller Road
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
9001 Miller Road
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Office
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm & 1:30pm-5pm
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm & 1:30pm-5pm
Office
Hours
Tues & Thurs 7:30pm-9pm
Tues & Thurs 7:30pm-9pm
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SOCIAL
SECURITY BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE OVER 50
SSD
benefits are paid at almost exactly the same rate that would
be paid if one waits until age 66 to start drawing social
security retirement benefits which is about 25 % moe than
would be paid at age 62.5.
2).
In
addition, Medicaire is available 2 years after the first
date that the applicant is determined to be eligible for
monthly SSD benefits and Medicaid is available as soon as an
applicant qualifies for SSI.
All
of this may sound rather technical but an attorney who is
familiar with Social Security Law and Standards of Proof and
has a background that allows him to identify the physical
and/or mental limitations typically caused by a wide
range of medical conditions (herniated disc, torn rotator
cuff, bi-polar disorder, closed head injury. etc...) can
with a 15 to 20 minute interview help you determine whether
filing a claim for social security (SSD or SSI) benefits be
in your best interest.
Anyone
over the age of 50, who is not working and who has a medical
condition which limits their physical activities, should
contact a qualified social security attorney about their
right under the Social Security Law. There is no
charge for such a consultation. Click Here To Return To
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1). Benefits will, of course, be drawn sooner and
therefore drawn longer;
Individuals
who are older (over age 50) and not working and who suffer
from a condition which limits their ability to work, but who
are not old enough to receive social security retirement
benefits, should seriously consider applying for social
security disability (SSD) or supplemental security income
(SSI) benefits.
The
medical criteria which must be met to qualify if the same
for both SSD and SSI. At age 50, if an applicant is
limited to sedentary work, (lifting 5 pounds frequently but
never more than 10 lbs.) that person will very often qualify
for monthly social security payments. At age 55, if
he/she is limited to light work, (lifting up to 10 lbs.
frequently, but no more than 20 lbs.) he/she will usually
qualify for monthly social security benefits based on
standards set out in the "Grid".
There
are several advantages to drawing SSD benefits as opposed to
waiting until age 62.5 to start drawing old age social
security benefits.
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