Berger and Green is recognized as one of Pennsylvania's pre-eminent law firms serving clients seeking help with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through federal Social Security Administration (SSA) programs. From offices in Pittsburgh, Berger and Green has helped thousands of clients throughout the state.
Pennsylvania SSDI and SSI Standards
Although SSDI and SSI are federal programs, every state operates an agency that orders medical records and makes disability decisions based on them independently under broad SSA regulations. That means that SSDI disability approval boards working in different areas of the state might apply slightly different standards when reviewing initial claims. Typically, you must have been employed and paying into the SSDI program for five out of the last 10 years in order to qualify for disability benefits. For younger workers who have not had the opportunity to work five years, the work history requirements are less.
Pennsylvania Supplemental Security Income
SSI is a program that provides monthly benefits to people who are unable to work and meet low income requirements. In some circumstances SSI benefits are paid to a representative payee, who takes control of the money on behalf of the recipient, who is unable to handle their financial matters. The state agency in your area of Pennsylvania is responsible for reviewing all SSI applications and making disability decisions on these claims.
Wherever you are in Pennsylvania, Berger and Green can help. Our Social Security claims team is ready to answer your questions and help you move your SSDI or SSI claim through the process efficiently and effectively.
Contact us to discuss your circumstances today. Learn more about Social Security in your area at these information pages:
- Allegheny County, PA and Pittsburgh
- Philadelphia County, PA
- Erie County, PA
- Erie, PA
- Cambria County, PA: Johnstown and Ebensburg
- Dauphin County, PA: Harrisburg
- Lawrence County, PA: New Castle
- Blair County, PA: Altoona and Hollidaysburg
- Altoona, PA
- Lycoming County, PA: Williamsport
- Huntington County, PA
- Westmoreland County, PA
- Greensburg, PA
- Washington County, PA
- Greene County, PA: Waynesburg
- Beaver County, PA
- Mercer County, PA
- Butler County, PA
- Armstrong County, PA: Kittanning and Ford City
- Indiana County, PA
- Clarion County, PA
- Fayette County, PA
- Somerset County, PA
- Venango County, PA
- Clearfield County, PA
- DuBois, PA
- Jefferson County, PA
- Centre County, PA
- Bedford County, PA
Free Consultation · No Attorneys Fees If Your Claim Is Not Approved
From our main office in Pittsburgh, our attorneys provide SSDI and SSI services for clients throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Contact us to arrange a free consultation with one of our experienced Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Social Security lawyers.
Free Consultation · No Attorneys Fees If Your Claim Is Not Approved
From our main office in Pittsburgh, our attorneys provide SSDI and SSI services for clients throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Contact us to arrange a free consultation with one of our experienced Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Social Security lawyers.
