Social Security Laws in Los Angeles

In the United States, millions depend on financial assistance from the government.  And, last year, Americans received approximately $650 billion in Social Security benefits. Social Security law in Los Angeles is governed by California and federal laws. Disabled individuals, surviving dependent children and spouses, and low-income citizens are eligible for assistance. 

The Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing is an experienced Los Angeles Social Security law firm providing legal assistance to clients entitled to benefits who are having difficulty obtaining them.

Where Social Security law began
In 1935, Congress passed the Social Security Act.  The intent was to create a broad safety net for U.S. workers and their families and offer financial support for older workers unable to perform gainful labor.  Today, individuals entitled to Social Security benefits include:

- Retirees, the largest group receiving Social Security benefits
- Disabled individuals, disabled Security children, disabled parents
- Dependents of qualified recipients
- Widows, widowers or children of deceased eligible recipients

Depending upon circumstances, Social Security laws in Los Angeles may allow benefits for any qualified individual regardless of age.

Funding for public benefit programs initiated by the Social Security Act
The Social Security Act and related laws receive funding through payroll taxes contributed by workers and matched by employers.  The deduction is called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act), which authorizes the tax.  A self-employed worker pays the entire FICA tax, because no additional employer exists to match his or her contribution.  However, the employer’s half of the contribution may be used as a tax deduction on the self-employed worker’s tax return.

The largest percentage of collected Social Security taxes is dedicated to paying retirement benefits, with the remaining going to other programs.

The primary programs provided through the Social Security Act are:

- Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Health Insurance (RSDHI)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Medicare

RSDHI is the government benefits program for workers and retirees, and has three separate programs for retirement, disability, and health insurance.

Supplemental Security Income is funded through the general budget of the states.

Contact us today about Social Security laws in Los Angeles
If you are disabled or a surviving child or spouse and/or live on a limited income with few assets, you may be entitled to benefits based on the Social Security laws affecting Los Angeles.  The Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing is a high powered and effective Los Angeles Social Security law firm.  We represent clients on a contingency fee basis—our fee is a percentage of recovered benefits.  Contact us at 888-615-8411 and arrange for a private consultation today.