Getting Disability Benefits For Your Spouse
The Social Security Administration provides disability benefits to those eligible due to a physical or mental disability that makes normal activities difficult, even impossible. The basic premise of disability insurance is to provide funds to those who have difficulty earning a living because of a disability. Did you know that the spouse of someone with a disability might also be eligible for benefits?
There are a number of ways that the spouse of someone on disability may be eligible:
- Age - If your spouse is over the age of 62 and you meet the qualifications because of your work history, your spouse may qualify for benefits.
- Parenting - If your spouse is the primary caretaker for a child under 16 years of age or a child who is disabled, he or she may be eligible for disability benefits. These benefits would stop when the child becomes 16 years old.
- Earnings - Your spouse may be entitled to benefits depending on your earning history.
There are a few requirements that make an ex-spouse eligible for benefits:
- Ten years - You must have been married for at least ten years
- Two years - You must have been divorced for at least two years
- Single - He or she must not have remarried
- Benefits - your ex-spouse must not be eligible for greater benefits on their own
The disability application process for your spouse will be part of your application process. His or her information and documentation must be included in your application. You will need to provide your spouse's birth certificate, social security number and a copy of your marriage license.
How a NJ Disability Attorney Can Help
- Clarifying - The application process for acquiring disability coverage can be very complex and confusing.
- Representation - The Social Security Administration tends to refuse benefits initially and requires a hearing with an administrative law judge. You should never be in a disability hearing in front of any type of judge without representation to protect your rights.
- Promptness - A disability attorney may be able to expedite the application process for you. In addition to assisting you with filling out the application and getting every detail right, a disability attorney may be able to move up your hearing date. The application process can be complicated and lengthy. Some cases get stretched out over years while your bills keep piling up.
- Peace of mind - Getting your disability benefits is too important to not make sure you've done everything you can. If you try to handle acquiring disability benefits on your own and fail, you may be asking yourself what you could have done differently. Why take the risk? A skilled disability lawyer with years of experience can give you the peace of mind that you did everything possible to ensure financial security for your family.
Kazmierczak & Kazmierczak, LLP specializes in disability benefits. Over the last 30 years of service we have helped thousands of people get much-needed compensation. Call 1-877-527-5529 for your free consultation.
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