6 Reasons to Get Help When Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance

WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Prescriptions, medical paperwork, legal documents, court hearings, and incoming bills are often challenging realities for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applicants. What’s often missing is time to focus on your recovery and well-being. On its new blog, The Advocator Group explains, “6 reasons to get help when you apply for disability benefits,” outlining how the guidance of an experienced Social Security advocate can alleviate stress and give you time to focus on you during the SSDI process.

“Becoming disabled brings on a multitude of new experiences for most people, and applying for Social Security benefits is a challenging one to face”

“Becoming disabled brings on a multitude of new experiences for most people, and applying for Social Security benefits is a challenging one to face,” says Brett Albren, President of The Advocator Group. “A lack of experience can make this process extremely difficult to organize and understand, especially when you’ve recently become disabled. Having an experienced advocate on your side helps simplify the process and takes a lot of the burden off of your shoulders.”

The Advocator Group employs experienced Case and Hearing Advocates (licensed attorneys) who help with every step of the SSDI application process from the initial submission through appeal. Here are six benefits advocates provide to help navigate the SSDI process:

Advocates help organize, file and complete all of your documents on time. The paperwork that accompanies the SSDI application process can overwhelm even the most organized person. The Advocator Group’s staff has experience working with thousands of cases and knows what information is needed on which deadline.
Case Advocates within The Advocator Group are experienced with many of the nuances of Social Security. The language and legal issues might seem foreign to a first-time SSDI applicant, but an advocate can help explain everything to ensure you receive your benefits timely.
Advocates have the technology needed to assemble and maintain your medical records and history. This is important because many people have trouble remembering every medication they’ve taken, every medical provider they’ve seen, and each treatment they’ve undergone, which are all important pieces of the application process. The Advocator Group’s Case Advocates can easily help assemble this difficult-to-gather information.
If your initial SSDI application is denied, The Advocator Group’s Hearing Advocates, who are licensed attorneys, can help expedite the appeals process. They do this by drafting a pre-hearing memorandum which explains why you meet the Social Security guidelines, outlines your work history, and other limitations. Oftentimes, this memorandum can result in your claim being approved without the need for an in-person hearing.
Mistakes can be made, and it’s your Case Advocate’s job to fix them. They will identify any errors that might be in the government’s records, and work to quickly correct them.
The final benefit that advocates provide is information about the different services you might benefit from. Whether it’s providing information about prescription plans or guiding your Medicare enrollment, an advocate can provide a wealth of knowledge to determine the right path for you.

For more information about The Advocator Group, please visit the company’s website at Advocator.com; blog at blog.Advocator.com; or contact Jackie Zima-Evans at 610-228-2138 (office), 215-534-2973 (mobile), or write to Jackie@GregoryFCA.com.

ABOUT THE ADVOCATOR GROUP

The Advocator Group is a nationwide advocacy organization dedicated to helping individuals apply for and obtain Social Security Disability Insurance. In addition, The Advocator Group assists Medicare beneficiaries in identifying the best coverage possible for their unique needs. The Advocator Group’s team of experienced Social Security and Medicare advocates ensures that each client is provided great service while each case receives close attention. The company’s core values include humility, integrity, commitment, optimism, learning, and creativity. For more information, visit Advocator.com. You can also follow The Advocator Group on Twitter and Facebook.