HUNTSVILLE DISABILITY GUIDE

Sadly, more and more doctors refuse to help claimants with their Social Security disability claim.  The reason is usually that doctors fear getting involved in the process, probably because they misunderstand the process or they fear the misconstrued time commitment involved. Actually, the process is simple and not time consuming.  Your doctor completes a brief form (mostly consisting of check marks) - you get your benefits with income and Medicare to pay past and future medical bills.  It's a win-win for the claimant and the doctor. Many doctors mistakenly feel that when they complete the form they are "signing up" their patient for disability benefits and they are reluctant to make the commitment. Doctors are actually providing only one piece of medical evidence that will be considered. Social Security can accept or reject the doctor's opinion at their discretion, along with all other medical evidence they receive.  Doctors cannot "sign up" patie...

I'm not sure why you can't find phone numbers for the local Social Security field offices, as they are called.  Most of them have switched to toll free numbers, so the numbers listed in the telephone book may not work. Here are some of the most requested Social Security office numbers - updated and working at last report: Athens, AL Social Security Contact Decatur, AL office at (888) 289-9185 Decatur, AL Social Security Call (888) 289-9185 Huntsville Social Security] Call (866) 593-0665 Florence, AL Social Security Call (855) 884-3407 National Customer Service Line Call 800-772-1213 Notes: Office hours are 9 AM to 3 PM, except Wednesdays.  Offices close each Wednesday at 12:00 noon.  (Budget cuts are to blame). You will get a recording on all lines.  Follow prompts, then dial "O" to talk to a person.  Hold times are longer on Mondays and early in the morning. Need help with a Social Security disability claim?  We give free consultati...