Guardians’ Frustration and Remedies for Dealing with the Federal Social Security Administration

Join us for an insightful webinar featuring David Lillesand, a renowned attorney with extensive experience in Social Security and SSI disability hearings. This presentation will focus on navigating the complexities of the Social Security Administration (SSA) for guardians and legal representatives of elderly and disabled claimants.

What You Will Learn:
• Understanding the relationship between Social Security and SSI benefits, and how they trigger Medicare, Medicaid, or concurrent benefits.
• The normal process for claims and appeals, and how disability claims are decided.
• Strategies for achieving Representative Payee status, understanding SSA’s communication protocols, and effectively using SSA tools for resolution.
• Insights into overcoming practical challenges in dealing with SSA, including how to engage effectively without an appointment and the importance of knowing when to escalate issues to supervisors or legal assistance.
• Legal avenues and when to involve a congressperson’s help to resolve persistent issues.