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- NYC Hosts "Construction Safety Week"
- Doctors to Employers: Stop Downplaying Workers' Injuries!
- TOTAL INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY AND THE NEW YORK WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD
- Injured Workers Will Suffer Again!
- How Many Workers' Comp Insurers Were Lying to Regulators?
- 149 Busted for Workers' Comp Fraud in 2007
- Thanks to Workers Compensation Alliance for showing us the real face behind the Spitzer Administration
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News
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- Construction Worker Dies in 30 Foot Fall From Scaffold
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- NYC Buildings Commissioner Resigns After Criticism
- NYC's Mayor Bloomberg Examining Buildings Department After Deaths
- Manhattan Construction Worker Falls to His Death
- Impairment v. Disability, an Interview on the AMA!
- New York Dept. of Transportation Worker Crushed by Platform
- New York Bakery Told to Shut Down Over Workers' Comp Violations
- Multiple Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Trusts Shut Down by Workers Compensation Board!
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New York State Workers’ Compensation
- How much can you be reimbursed for mileage in workers' compensation case?
- 2007 Workers' Compensation - Effective Dates of Statutory Changes
- Benefits Available to Injured NY Workers
- Why Can't I Just Sue My Employer?
- CASE LAW: FACTORS FOR A FINDING OF TOTAL INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY IN WORKERS COMPENSATION
Social Security Disability
- How Social Security Makes Eligibility Determinations
- Ticket to Work: A Social Security Work Incentive Program
- My Social Security Claim Was Denied. Now What?
Supplemental Security Income
Federal Workers’ Compensation
- Federal Employees' CompensationAct
- Who is Covered Under FECA?
- Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
- Appeals Process: Federal Workers' Compensation
Forms
Supplemental Security Income
Disability Benefits—Supplemental Security Income
Not everyone has worked long enough to be able to qualify them to receive Social Security disability benefits. So, the federal government has another program—called the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program—that provides disability payments on the basis of need.
Both children and adults who are disabled or blind and adults who are 65 or older are eligible to receive SSI disability benefits. SSI benefits are for those who have limited income and assets. In some cases, a person may qualify to receive both Social Security disability benefits and SSI.
Markhoff & Mittman: Proven Experience, Successful Outcomes
If you are applying for SSI, be aware that the government makes the process difficult. The bureaucrats and doctors reviewing your case rely on thousands of pages of statutes, administrative rules, legal rules, and case law. It is easy for them to make an error in applying the law to your case and to wrongly deny your claim. Additionally, the way your case is presented can often matter as much as or more than the extent of your disability. That’s why a lawyer can make a difference in whether you win or lose your claim. Also, even if you become eligible, you may need to pay back monies that you have received under other welfare and public assistance programs.
Every day, the lawyers at Markhoff and Mittman work at gathering medical evidence and constructing case files that will withstand the scrutiny of multiple layers of review. As one of the oldest disability law firms in New York, we have the practical experience and proven expertise to fight for your benefits. We have been doing this for a long time, and we are good at it.
When you work with Markhoff & Mittman, you can expect the following help:
We will develop full support for your claim by obtaining necessary medical records and information from your doctors.
- We will obtain all the necessary information from your existing Social Security file.
- We will advise you on responding to questions from the Social Security Administration or requests for additional information or examinations.
- We will advise you how to prepare for and handle interviews, conferences or hearings related to your claim, and in many cases accompany or assist you.
- We will file for a reconsideration, a hearing, or an appeal to the Social Security Appeals Court if you are not satisfied with the outcome of your claim at any stage.
Remember: Benefits are often denied to people who have legitimate SSI claims. Don’t take “no” for an answer without first talking to Markhoff & Mittman toll-free at 866-205-2415 or 914-946-1452.
Protect Your Rights. Call Us Today
If you are applying for SSI benefits or are ready to appeal a denial of your claim, please contact us. We have offices that are convenient to Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester County, and Long Island. Please call us for a free evaluation of your case. Our fee is usually 25% of the past-due benefits but we only get paid if we are successful.
Receive a Free Evaluation.
Call 866-205-2415 toll-free or 914-946-1452.
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We have lawyers and office staff who speak Spanish and French.
Library for Supplemental Security Income:
- Are You Eligible for Supplemental Security Income?
Description: Supplemental Security Income benefits are available to the blind, the disabled, and the aged. However, certain eligibility requirements are placed on the individual's income and resources.
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Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.
14 Mamaroneck Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10601
Toll Free: (866) 205-2415
Phone: (914) 946-1452
Fax: (914) 946-0810
Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.
Main Office
14 Mamaroneck Avenue
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10601
Toll Free: (866) 205-2415
Phone: (914) 946-1452
Fax: (914) 946-0810
Long Island Office
1778 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554
Toll Free: (866) 205-2415
Phone: (914) 946-1452
Fax (516) 222-2292
New York City
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