Social Security Disability Benefit
Published on Monday, August 26, 2024
If you have an illness or injury preventing you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The Local 281 Welfare Fund (the Fund) is partnered with SSDC Services Corp. (SSDC) to provide eligible active, & pre-65 retirees & dependents with SSDI benefits. SSDC has over 40 years’ experience assisting people to access SSDI benefits. With SSDC as your SSDI Advocate, services are FREE, the Fund pays a discounted rate to SSDC, and fees are not assessed if no SSDI award is granted.
Disability lawyers require a contingency agreement authorizing the Social Security Administration (SSA) to pay the attorney from your SSDI final benefits award. By law, disability attorney's contingent fees may not exceed 25% of your past-due benefits or $7,200, whichever is less. Effective Nov. 30, 2024, that max fee will increase to $9,200. Services with SSDC are FREE to eligible Plan Participants!
Retirees have 5 years from their last FICA payment to apply for SSDI. Filing promptly is best, SSA can only provide retroactive SSDI, 12 months from the date of filing for disability. SSDI is unreduced from the max age which is 67. Contact SSDC’s at (800) 374-9950 x390, Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm CST, or visit www.ssdcservices.com.
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