Can I get both workers compensation and Social Security disability benefits?
Yes. Although Florida is a reverse offset state which means that whatever benefits that you receive second will be reduced because of the first benefits. Nonetheless, if you receive Workers Compensation first, in most cases there will still be some Social Security disability benefits to be paid. Q: How much Social Security benefits or Supplemental benefits can I receive? A: For Social Security disability cases benefits range from $1.00 to a maximum of over $1,800.00 a month depending upon how much and for how long a person has earned in the past and paid into the system. For Supplemental Security cases, the maximum monthly amount that an individual with no other income can receive is over $650.00, however, other income or assistance that an individual received reduces this base amount. Q: How far back will they pay disability benefits an Supplemental Security benefits if I am found disabled? A: For disability insurance benefits, the benefits cannot begin until five months have passed a
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