Each year Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits provide important assistance to thousands of disabled workers and their families. However, the process of applying for SSDI benefits and obtaining them can feel daunting.
The Advocator Group wants to be sure you know your rights and how to choose and identify a quality, reputable representative who will act in your best interest as you apply for SSDI. While this is not intended as an all-inclusive guide to choosing the right Social Security advocate for you, this blog post was created to highlight a few key things one should look for when seeking representation, including fees, services, and business history.
Fees, Services, & Business History
When working with an SSDI representative, be sure you understand exactly what and how they charge for their services, so you don’t wind up paying hidden fees. The Advocator Group only charges a fee if the client obtains an SSDI award resulting in past-due benefits. If you receive private long-term disability (LTD) benefits, The Advocator Group’s fee may be covered by your insurance carrier.
In addition to reviewing the fees charged by your chosen representative, ensuring that they are experienced and specialized in their field will help you find a social security disability attorney tacoma who is well-equipped to help you throughout every stage of the SSDI application process. Many local representatives or attorneys are accustomed to handling the hearing (or third) stage of the process but may lack the necessary expertise to guide clients through the initial and reconsideration levels of the application process in order to help them obtain a fast and favorable decision on their claim. The Advocator Group has acquired benefits for tens of thousands of clients over the last fifteen years, managing all aspects of each client’s Social Security disability claim from the very beginning.
A reputable representative provides thorough and open communication throughout the entire claims process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) may want you to have medical tests or consultations done while reviewing your disability claim. In these cases, you, along with your representative, will receive notifications directly from Social Security–making it easy to keep track of the major events associated with your claim. If at any point something doesn’t feel right to you, or your representative tells you that you need to attend an appointment that you aren’t familiar with, trust your gut and contact your local Social Security office to verify that the information you were given is correct.
These are some of the important factors to keep in mind when selecting a representative to work alongside you on your SSDI claim. To learn more about the services offered by the Advocator Group, or for key facts about SSDI benefits, click here. If you would like to speak with an experienced client advocate from The Advocator Group, you may call 877-261-1947.
Nothing in this post is intended as advice or a suggestion to elect or not elect to claim benefits of any kind, including Social Security benefits, nor is it intended as financial advice in any way. The decision to claim benefits is a personal one that is contingent upon each individual’s unique circumstances.
