Monthly Archives: February 2022
What Is Chapter 10 Bankruptcy In Proposed Legislation?
If you have been considering the possibility of filing for consumer bankruptcy but are concerned about your eligibility or the complexity of the process, that process could soon become much easier if certain proposed legislation passes. The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act (CBRA), proposed by Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Representative Jerry Nadler of… Read More »
How To Prepare For Your Disability Interview
If you have recently become disabled and have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, also known as SSDI benefits, you will need to submit a variety of documents containing substantial information to the Social Security Administration (SSA). In addition to submitting that documentation, you should also be prepared for a disability interview. A… Read More »
Can I Apply For SSDI And SSI Benefits At The Same Time?
Anyone who has recently become disabled may be eligible to seek federal benefits in order to help pay for care and to make up for lost wages due to the inability to work. While the acronyms for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are quite similar, the two programs… Read More »
Remote Versus In-Person Services For SSDI Applicants
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices closed to the public, and many employees worked from home. For the early months of the pandemic, only remote or virtual contact with an SSA representative was possible if a person had questions about benefits through the Social Security… Read More »
