To get awarded Social Security Disability in Baltimore, you’ll need to demonstrate to the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you’re unable to work in any job on a regular basis, for at least a year. Over 70% of Baltimore Social Security applications are denied, thus forcing these disabled workers to engage in the stressful and lengthy appeals process. Nevertheless, the first step is to complete an application. This can be done at your local Baltimore Social Security or by phone, at 1-800-772-1213. It will take three to four months for an initial decision to be made. If you are denied, you will wait another one to two months for a second decision to be made. If your claim is again denied, you’ll then begin the lengthy wait for a disability hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge.
Baltimore Health Resources
When you apply for disability in Baltimore, your file is sent to the Maryland Disability Determination Services (DDS) - the contract agency who makes disability decisions for the SSA. Here, a claims examiner (along with a medical expert) will review your file and decide if your application should be approved. Although they’ll review all available evidence, the most important type of evidence is your medical records. It’s critical that you have records that establish ongoing medical treatment for your illnesses or injuries.
However, due to their disability and limited income, some of those who are applying for disability in Baltimore have trouble affording medical care. If this is the case, contact one of the Baltimore health resources listed below:
Total Health Care
1501 Division Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 383-6603
Jewish Community Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 466-9200
Family Health Centers - Cherry Hill
631 Cherry Hill Road
Baltimore, MD 21225
(410) 354-2000
Family Health Centers - Downtown
315 North Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 500-5600
Family Health Centers - Brooklyn
4115 Ritchie Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21225
(410) 355-0343
Saratoga Health Center
1501 W. Saratoga St.
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 383-8300
Rosemont Family Health Center
818 N. Franklintown Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 467-6040
Baltimore Mental Health Resources
It’s equally important for Baltimore Social Security applicants to get regular mental health treatment for any psychiatric conditions that may impact their ability to work. If you have limited income and are seeking mental health resources in Baltimore, you can contact:
Baltimore Mental Health Services
201 E Baltimore St # 1340
Baltimore
(410) 837-2647
http://www.bmhsi.org/
Baltimore Supplementary Benefits
Maryland provides an additional payment to Supplemental Security Income recipients who live in an assisted care home. This could range from $66 to over $600 depending on the level of supervision that they require.
If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income in Baltimore, you may be eligible for healthcare assistance through Maryland’s Medicaid program. For more information, contact your local Department of Social Services office at:
Baltimore City DSS
Talmadge Branch Building
1910 N. Broadway Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21213
(443) 378-4600
Your Baltimore Social Security Disability Claim
Even if you obtain regular treatment and provide these records to the SSA, there’s still a good chance that your claim will be denied. While there are no guarantee when applying for Social Security Disability, hiring a qualified Baltimore Social Security lawyer can increase the chances that you won’t be forced to endure a long wait while going through multiple appeals. A top Baltimore disability attorney is intricately familiar with the Social Security application process and can take many actions to benefit your claim, including obtaining statements from your doctors and communicating with the SSA and DDS.
You may be concerned that you can’t afford a Baltimore Social Security attorney, but there’s absolutely no upfront cost to hire one. A Baltimore disability lawyer is paid on a contingency basis, meaning they don’t receive a fee unless your application is approved (if that happens, they will get 25% of your retroactive benefits - up to a maximum of $6,000.)
If you are interested in obtaining an evaluation of your Social Security Disability case, click the "Free Disability Evaluation" link at the top of the page for your free case evaluation or to get more information about hiring a Baltimore disability lawyer.
