Tuesday, January 20, 2015

TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES IN NORTH ALABAMA

All local Social Security offices now use toll free telephone numbers, starting with 855, 888, 866, etc.  The phone numbers do not have 256 area codes any more.

Here are hard to find telephone numbers for Social Security offices:

Huntsville, AL      (866) 593-0665

Florence, AL        (855) 884-3407

Decatur, AL          (888) 289-9185  (Serves Athens, too)

Office Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday     9 AM to 3 PM
Wednesdays - 9 AM to 12 Noon

Tips For Reaching a Social Security Office

  • All calls are now answered by machines (automated)
  • At option 1, press 2 to avoid hearing about Obama Care.
  • At the next option, press 0 for an operator.
  • Listen to several minutes of recorded announcements and music until an employee has time to grab the phone.  Wait times can be up to 15 minutes. 
Want to speak to a disability advocate who is dedicated to helping you win Social Security disability benefits?  Call the Forsythe Firm in Huntsville at (256) 799-0297.  We always answer our phone.
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This post is not sponsored by the Social Security Administration.  The Forsythe Firm is a private practice advocacy firm NOT affiliated with the US Social Security Administration. 

Thursday, January 15, 2015

GETTING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AT AGE 50

If you are age 50 or over, you may qualify for Social Security benefits for any physical or mental condition which prevents you from full-time work.

Yes, younger individuals may also qualify.  However, Social Security uses Medical-Vocational Guidelines which relax the requirements somewhat for persons age 50 and over.

In addition to your age, other factors include your past work experience and education.  But being age 50 or more is the greatest single advantage a claimant has in being approved for Social Security benefits.

The Forsythe Firm will provide you with a free case evaluation and local consultation.  If we represent you, you will never pay a fee until you get benefits with back payments.  If you do not win benefits you will never pay us a fee for any service we perform.

Contact us at (256) 799-0297.  We're located across from Bridge Street.