Author Archives: Jay Butchko

What Changes To Expect For SSDI Benefits In 2023
Whether you are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you are in the process of seeking SSDI benefits, or you know that you will soon be applying for SSDI benefits, it is important to know about any changes that could impact the process or your payments in 2023. There are some important… Read More »

Will My Business Be Impacted By My Personal Bankruptcy?
If you are considering the possibility of filing for bankruptcy and you are also a business owner, it is important to speak with a St. Petersburg bankruptcy lawyer who can tell you more about the differences between consumer and business bankruptcy more broadly, and who can evaluate the particular facts of your case in… Read More »

When Can Family Members Receive My SSDI Benefits?
If you are disabled and are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments or you are already receiving SSDI payments, you may be wondering if certain family members are also eligible to receive benefits based on your disability and work record. In particular, when you are responsible for minor children or adult children… Read More »

Can I File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
If you are considering the possibility of filing for bankruptcy in Florida, you are likely wondering about your eligibility. It is important to know that there are different types of consumer bankruptcy, and the two most common types are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. You should understand that these kinds of bankruptcies are… Read More »

Key Things To Know About Similarities And Differences Between SSDI And SSI
When you have been disabled as a result of an injury, or you are dealing with a disabling illness, it is important to learn about your options for obtaining disability benefits through programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The two primary types of disability benefits that a person may be able to… Read More »

Am I Allowed To Do Any Kind Of Paid Work If I Am Receiving SSDI Benefits?
If you are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments, or you are in the process of applying for SSDI benefits, you may know that eligibility for benefits requires you to show that you have a disability according to the definition that the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses. That definition of a disability… Read More »

What Is Credit Counseling In Bankruptcy?
Anyone who is planning to file for bankruptcy in Florida should know that there are a number of requirements that include credit counseling and debtor education. In particular, for consumers who are planning to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is essential to learn more about credit counseling and debtor… Read More »

Can I Work Part-Time For Holiday Income And Continue Receiving SSDI Payments?
As the holiday season approaches, many people who are disabled and receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are thinking about how to afford gifts for loved ones and how to afford travel to see friends and family members. If you are currently receiving SSDI payments and are planning for the holiday season, you… Read More »

Can I Combine Illnesses Or Injuries To Meet The SSDI Disability Requirement?
There are many different kinds of health situations in which a person might have multiple diseases or conditions, or might have sustained more than one kind of injury. Together, these conditions might be preventing a person from working, but that person might be unsure about whether they qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)… Read More »

Can I Appeal My SSD Denial?
Experiencing a disabling injury or being diagnosed with a disabling medical condition is extremely difficult for anyone, and it is important to begin the application process for Social Security Disability benefits if you are eligible. Yet for many disabled adults, after going through the complex application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, they… Read More »