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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
INITIAL CLAIMS AND APPEALS


51 Union Street, Ste. 101 Worcester, MA
TELEPHONE:  508-753-3301
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EMAIL:               ahow@ssdisability.com

  ALIDA S. HOWARD ATTORNEY AT LAW
  The Social Security Disability Lawyer

"Being disabled and trying to get Social Security disability can be an overwhelming and  lonely task.
    I can help you get the benefits you deserve."
                                                   Alida S. Howard
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PROGRAMS
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) If you have
a recent work history. Usually a person must have
worked 5 out of the last  10 years to be qualified and
suffer from a medical problem that prevents work.
Less work is required if you are under 31 years of age
when your disability began.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) If you have limited
income and assets in the household, and you have
either no work history, limited work history or limited
earnings from working, and you have  a medical
problem that prevents work. Disabled children under
18 may also qualify for this program.
Social Security Disability Widow/er Benefits If you are a
widow or widower between the ages of 50 and 60 who
was married at least 10 years to the deceased
spouse insured by Social Security at the time of death.
The medical problem of the widow or widower  must
be severe enough to prevent work ability within 7 years
of the death of the spouse.
Social Security Disability Adult Child Benefits (DAC)If
you are a child  of a parent already receiving Social
Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) or Social Security
Retirement Benefits or deceased  parent who was
insured for benefits. The child must be at  least 19
years old and be disabled by a medical problem that  
began before the age of 22.