Social Security Disability in Plano, TX
Qualifications to receive SSI and SSDI benefits in Plano
Social Security Disability Insurance in Plano, Texas, is awarded to workers who are determined disabled by the Social Security Administration with a physical or mental disabling health condition which is so severe that it does not allow them to perform substantial gainful activity (SGA) for at least 12 continuous months or is expected to result in death. Under certain conditions, auxiliary benefits may be paid to their widow, widowers, dependents and disabled dependents over 18 years old (who were disabled prior to the age of 22).
Not all workers qualify for SSDI in Plano. To qualify, claimants must have paid employment taxes and have earned 20-40 work credits over the course of their employment. The amount of work credits needed to be insured will vary by age at the time of disability. Most full-time workers can earn 4 work credits per year.
Plano residents who have not worked or paid taxes but who are disabled, blind or aged (age 65 and older) may qualify for Supplemental Security Income or SSI in Plano. Plano SSI claimants must also have limited income and resources. Claimants who are approved for Supplemental Security Income may also qualify for Medicaid, in most states, at the time of their approval.
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Claimants can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income in Plano or any other cities in the surrounding areas including: Allen, Richardson, Garland, Addison, Carrollton, Frisco, Rockwall or Farmers Branch by contacting the Social Security Administration in any of the following ways:
- Apply by telephone, calling the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213
- Online, file by visiting the Social Security Administration website at www.socialsecurity.gov
- Or applying in person, visiting a Social Security Disability regional representative in your area. To locate the nearest Social Security Administration Field Office in Plano go to the Social Security Administration website. Find the office locator site at www.ssa.gov and enter your zip code. The site will display the closest Social Security Administration office in your area.
The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) files all reconsiderations, schedules hearings and handles all Appeal Council reviews. The ODAR for the Dallas Region which includes Plano services residents in the Great Plains and Southwest states including: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Social Security Administration,
Office of Adjudication and Review (ODAR),
Suite 460,
1301 Young Street,
Dallas, Texas 75202-5433
Telephone: (214) 767-9401
Fax: (214) 767-9407
Dallas Downtown ODAR Regional Office (includes Plano)
Each request for a hearing is processed in one of the Social Security Administration’s 16 hearing offices and 1 satellite office. The address and phone number for the ODAR office which services Plano is listed below:
Social Security Administration,
Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR),
Plaza of the Americas,
North Tower, Suite 600,
700 North Pearl Street,
Dallas, Texas 75201
Telephone: (866) 563-3885
Fax: (214) 880- 9869
This ODAR office services the following Texas Social Security Administration Field Offices: Austin, Corsicana, Dallas-Fair Park, Dallas- Oak Cliff, Dallas- West, Georgetown, Lufkin, Mid-Cities (including Plano), Temple and Waco.
The Social Security Administration funds the DARS Division for Disability Determination Services (DDS) which makes disability determinations for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income for claimants in Plano and other cities throughout the state of Texas.
SSDI and SSI applications are forwarded to the DARS Division for Disability Determination Office for review. The Social Security Administration makes the final disability decision to determine for SSI and SSDI benefits. The DDS office which services Texas is listed below.
4900 N. Lamar Boulevard,
Austin, TX 78751,
Phone Number: (800) 628-5115
E-mail: DARS.Inquiries@dars.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/
Mailing Address:
Texas Rehabilitation Commission,
Disability Determination Services,
P.O. Box 149198,
Austin, Texas 78714-9198
Telephone: 512-437-8000
According to the Social Security Administration, the SSA field offices in Plano and the other cities in Texas perform a full range of services. Claimants may apply for SSDI or SSI, replace their Social Security cards, make changes to their benefits information or the SSA will help Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources apply for extra help with the cost of their prescription drugs under the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program.
Social Security Administration,
10824 N. Central Pkwy,
Dallas, TX 75231
Telephone: 1-800-772-1213
Social Security Administration,
3250 Craig Dr,
McKinney, TX 75070
Telephone: (866) 931-2731