The City of Bellevue, located in King County, Washington, just outside Seattle, is a mid-sized city, reporting a population in 2010 of 122,363. Technology firms and computer and software development companies play a huge part in the Bellevue economy, though the finance, manufacturing and distribution industries are also significant in the commercial foundation in the region.
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) region 10 office, located in Seattle, is responsible for processing new claims and distributing payments to beneficiaries. The regional office is assigned more than 17,600 new claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) annually in the state of Washington and distributes payments to nearly 211,000 beneficiaries.
SSDI is issued to individuals who have been disabled for a year or longer and who meet the work credit requirements under SSA guidelines. If you have a qualifying disability and have built up work credits by contributing to SSDI fund over the course of your employment, then you may be eligible for disability benefits. If you do not qualify for SSDI due to an insufficient work history, you may still be eligible to receive SSI.
Apply for Bellevue Social Security Disability Benefits
Applying for Bellevue Social Security Disability benefits is a complex process. It is also one in which many people decide to seek legal help. Those who do have a Bellevue Social Security attorney on their side are more likely to be approved and to receive a determination earlier in the process.
Initial application approval rates in the Seattle area are 38.5 percent. Those applicants initially denied benefits must go through a second review. Approval rates after the reconsideration are 12.4 percent, meaning applicants who still wish to pursue SSD benefits must file an appeal. This puts their cases in front of an administrative law judge for a final determination on eligibility, and Seattle area hearing offices issue approvals in about 45 percent of the cases they review.
Most applicants denied SSD benefits see this unfavorable outcome due to a lack of adequate medical documentation in their case files. A Bellevue disability lawyer can review your application, educate you on the process, and increase your chances of receiving SSD benefits. If need be, your Bellevue Social Security Disability attorney can argue your appeal and help you prepare for testifying in front of the administrative law judge.
Listed below is the contact information for the local Social Security office which accepts Bellevue Social Security disability applications:
Bellevue Social Security Disability Office
505 106th Ave NE,
Suite 301, Park Plaza,
Bellevue, WA 98004
Bellevue Social Security Disability Resources
To be eligible for disability benefits, your application must contain sufficient documentation of medical diagnoses and treatments. It must show you’ve received ongoing medical care for the conditions that cause your disability. Paying for medical services with limited income is very challenging. Here are some of the Bellevue disability resources for low cost and free medical treatment.
Sea Mar Community Health Center
2000 116th Ave NE,
Bellevue, WA 98004-3047
(206)763-5277
Sea Mar Community Health Center
1811 156th Ave NE, Suite 2,
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425)460-7140
Eastgate Public Health Center
14350 SE Eastgate Way,
Bellevue, WA 98007-6458
(206)296-4920
Your Bellevue Disability Claim
A thorough and well constructed application is central to being approved for SSD benefits. This is exactly what a Bellevue disability lawyer will ensure. He or she will review your case, make sure you have the right medical documentation, and walk you through the entire application process – increasing the likelihood you’ll be approved for benefits and potentially shortening the waiting period before you receive a favorable determination on eligibility. Bellevue disability attorneys charge nothing upfront for their services and are only paid if you receive benefits.
