Maine Social Security Disability Benefits Information

People receiving Social Security Disablity benefits are eligible for many services covered under Medicare.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two programs to address the needs of people with disabilities. Social Security Disability benefits are paid to disabled persons with an extensive work history and who contributed to the Social Security program. Supplemental Security Income benefits are paid to eligible persons with limited or no work history and thus paid little into Social Security. In Maine, the elderly and the disabled can receive disability services under the SSA disability program.

Offices

Maine has six local offices to file a Social Security Disability application. The office of Disability Determination Services determines disability based on the medical condition. Maine has an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review that hears appeals of the SSA's decision.

Elderly Assistance

Medicare assists elderly Maine residents with medical expenses. Maine's Department of Health and Human Services website lists SSA local offices and telephone numbers. This service provides a direct link to the SSA website for the elderly, where they can obtain additional information.

Attorneys

Several Maine attorneys are available to help residents file applications for Social Security Disability benefits. If SSA denies your application, other attorneys in the state can represent your appeal. Some attorneys in Maine are willing to evaluate your claim at no cost.

References

• Social Security Administration: Boston Region: Maine
• State of Maine: Social Security Offices
• Maine Social Security Disability Lawyers: Maine Disability Claims