Coventry, Rhode Island Social Security Disability

The American Community Survey (ACS) estimates that almost 12% of non-institutionalized males and females are suffering from a disability. The estimate is based on a sample of approximately 3 million individuals who participated in the survey. For individuals 65 and over, ACS reports that 8.8% have difficulty with self-care, while 16.4% have difficulty living independently. Based from the 2008-2010 American Community Survey in Rhode Island, for individuals under 65 years, around 2% have difficulty with self-care, and 4% experience difficulty with independent living. The numbers are higher for people 65 years and over, with 7% having self-care difficulty, and approximately 15% having independent living difficulty.

In Kent County, around 15% of individuals under 65 years of age are reported to suffer a disability. Coventry, located in Kent Country, is the largest town in Rhode Island. It has a total area of 62.3 square miles. In 2010, the city had a population of 35,014, and an estimated per capita income of $22,000.

If you are living near or in Coventry, Rhode Island, and are suffering from a disability, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. Social Security Administration pays disability benefits through its two programs, the Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. As of September 2012, the Agency has approximately 62 million beneficiaries, with almost 3 million receiving both Social Security and SSI benefits. In general, a person gets disability benefits when he or she is unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last for at least one year or that is expected to result in death.

d’Oliveira & Associates are experienced Coventry Social Security Disability Lawyers.

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