When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, you should expect it to take about four to five months for your initial claim to be reviewed, and only about 38% are approved at this stage. If you’re denied, you can request the claim to be reconsidered, though most are denied at this stage as well. After the first and second review, claims that are appealed go before an Administrative Law Judge for a final determination. From start to finish – initial claim to final appeal – the whole process can take a year or longer.
Eligibility under Social Security Administration (SSA) guidelines for SSD requires you to prove you’ve been unable to hold a job for more than a year due to permanent or long-term disability. To apply for Oklahoma disability benefits, you can call the SSA at (800) 772-1213, visit your local SSA office, or apply online at the SSA’s website.
Oklahoma City Health Resources
The Oklahoma City SSA office reviews your application for completeness before forwarding it on to the Oklahoma Disability Determination Services office for assessment of the medical documentation related to your disability. In order to receive Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, you must show you’ve received regular and ongoing medical treatment for your disabling condition. Managing healthcare on a limited income can be very difficult. Here are a few Oklahoma City disability resources for free and low cost health services.
Downtown Women’s Health Center
420 NW 6th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 235-6466
Healing Hands Health Care Services
411 NW 11th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
(405) 272-0476
WestTown Health Care
1729 NW 3rd St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 272-0476
Little Flower Clinic
1125 S Walker Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
(405) 235-7055
Variety Health Center
420 N.W. 6th St.
Oklahoma City, OK  73102
(405) 235-6466
Oklahoma City Mental Health Resources
Whether your disabling condition is based on a psychological or mental condition, or such a condition plays a role in your physical disability, you must include documentation of treatment from a qualified metal health services provider. Here are a few of the Oklahoma City disability resources for getting free or low cost mental health care.
North Care Community Mental Health Center
1140 N Hudson Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
(405) 272-0660
Hope Community Services Outpatient Clinic
105 SE 45th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
(405) 634-4400
Red Rock Behavioral Services
4400 N Lincoln Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 424-7711
Oklahoma City Supplemental Security Benefits
If you’re found eligible for Oklahoma City disability benefits, you may also be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), in addition to Medicaid and/or Medicare. SSI is often available to those who require long term residential care or other such services. Medicare and Medicaid cover medical-related expenses. To learn more about SSI, contact the Oklahoma City SSA District Office at:
Social Security Administration
Shepherd Mall, 2615 Villa Prom
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(866) 331-2207
To discover more about Medicaid and Medicare, contact:
Oklahoma Health Care Authority
2401 NW 23rd St, Suite 1A
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 522-7171
Your Oklahoma City Social Security Disability Claim
Extensive medical documentation in your Oklahoma City disability benefits application will increase your chances of being found eligible, but there is still no guarantee that you’ll receive benefits. An Oklahoma City Social Security lawyer can help you increase your chances by reviewing your claim documentation and arguing any appeals that may be required.
As a disabled person, you have limited financial resources. Rest assured there are no upfront expenses for hiring an Oklahoma City Social Security attorney. In fact, the attorney is paid only if you are found eligible for benefits. Social Security attorneys receive 25% (to a maximum of $6,000) of the total retroactive benefits you’re paid at the start of your SSD.
For a free Social Security Disability case review contact a qualified Oklahoma City disability lawyer.
