Social Security Disability Advocate

This home-based business is not very well known among the general public. Most professionals who perform this job are lawyers, however, it is not exclusively limited to lawyers. Non-attorneys can be taight how to become social security disability advocates, plus make good money doing it. A social security disability advocate works with clients who are seeking social security disability benefits from the government. Since three out of five people apply for social security disability benefits but only half actually receive any benefits, this is why social security disability advocates are needed. Disability advocates know and understand the many laws pertaining to social security disability benefits and are trained to understand the entire process. They know what is needed to help others receive disability benefits, so with the help of a disability advocate, many people have a better chance at receiving their disability benefits.

Your job is to work with and represent your clients - people seeking disability benefits - through every step of the process and help them understand the many different laws, rules, and options available to them to help increase their chances of receiving disability benefits. Many people who are denied disability benefits are denied because they didn't understand a rule, law, instruction, fail to complete a form, or fail to provide necessary documents to the government. However, one thing to remember is that since you are not an attorney and will not be able to provide any legal advice to your clients. As far as how much you can make, most non-attorney disability advocates can make up to $5,300 per case so you can see the earning potential for this business is very good.

There are a couple of companies I will list below that will train you to become a social security disability advocate and provide you with all the information you need. The companies provide extensive training to help you understand the process, identify good clients, find out the right sources to contact, know how much to charge, provide information on how to resolve medical and occupational issues, the ability to prepare initial, reconsideration, and appeal cases, and also provide basic medical training. Although not required, a degree in nursing, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and paralegal studies would be very helpful.