Eligibility under Social Security Disability (SSD) guidelines in Naperville, IL require you to show you’ve been permanently or totally disabled for an extended period of time and unable to hold a full time job because of it. To apply for Naperville disability benefits, you’ll need to visit your local Social Security office, fill out your application online or call the SSA at (800) 772-1213. To find the Illinois SSA office closest to you, do a quick search using your zip code on the Social Security Office Locator webpage or call the number listed above.
About 71 percent of initial applications for Naperville disability benefits are denied. If you’re among those who are denied, you can request a second review. If denied again, a subsequent appeal can be filed and your case will be reviewed by an administrative law judge. You should expect a lengthy wait before your hearing date is scheduled and your case is heard. For some, it can be as much as a year and a half between filing the initial Naperville disability benefits application and receiving a final approval or denial after the appeal hearing.
Naperville Health Resources
Your local SSA office where you submit your application checks it for all the essential forms and other paperwork before sending it on to the Disability Determination Services (DDS). DDS is an agency tasked with reviewing the medical portion of your claim.
Medical records are critical to any Naperville disability benefits application and must show you’ve had ongoing treatment for the condition(s) that are causing your disability. With limited income, paying for medical treatment is difficult, if not impossible. Here are a few low cost and free Naperville disability resources for healthcare.
Naperville Medical Center
640 S. Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 215-4646
Aurora Community Health Center
101 S Broadway
Aurora, IL 60505
(630)896-7900
Community Health Partnership -Aurora Medical Clinic
157 S Lincoln Ave, Suites D and C
Aurora, IL 60505
(630)859-0015
Naperville Mental Health Resources
Some applications for Naperville disability benefits are based entirely on a disabling mental or psychological condition. There are also disabled individuals who have mental and psychological components which affect their physical health. It’s important for a strong SSD claim to contain documentation of ongoing treatment for any mental or psychological conditions that play a role in disability. Here are a few Naperville disability resources for low cost and free mental health treatment.
Edgewood Clinical Services, LLC
1288 Rickert Drive, Suite 120
Naperville, IL 60540
(630)428-7890
Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center
1819 Bay Scott Circle,
Naperville, IL 60540
(630)357-2456
Linden Oaks Hospital
852 S West Street,
Naperville, IL 60540
(630)305-5500
Naperville Supplemental Security Benefits
For SSD recipients who live in group homes or long term care facilities, Supplemental Security Income is also available in Naperville. SSI is also sometimes available for others who show sufficient need for additional assistance in paying for daily expenses. Medicaid waivers and Medicare insurance coverage are often available to many SSD recipients as well. For more information on applying for SSI, you should contact the Naperville SSA office at:
Social Security Administration
1325 N Lake St,
Aurora, IL 60506
Naperville is located in two counties, and dependent upon where you live, you may learn more about Medicaid waivers and Medicare eligibility by contacting:
Illinois Dept of Health Services
Family Community Resource Center in Will County
45 E Webster St,
Joliet, IL 60432
(815)740-5350
Illinois Dept of Health Services
Family Community Resource Center in DuPage County
146 W Roosevelt Rd, Suite 2,
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630)530-1120
Or visit the Illinois Department of Health Services website, here to apply online or to learn more about the application process.
Your Naperville Social Security Disability Claim
An SSD application that contains as complete as possible of medical records has the highest chances of being approved for Naperville disability benefits. A Naperville Social Security lawyer can increase your odds even further. Paying for legal help when disabled can be difficult, but a Naperville Social Security attorney charges no upfront fees and is only paid if you’re approved for benefits. If you receive SSD, the attorney will be entitled to 25% of 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 Naperville disability lawyer.
