Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is Continuing Eligibility for SSDI?
Whether you are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments or you are applying for them (or planning to apply), you may have come across the terminology of “continuing eligibility.” When the Social Security Administration (SSA) refers to an SSDI recipient’s continuing eligibility, what does the SSA mean, and is continuing eligibility something… Read More »
Do I Earn Too Much to Qualify for Social Security Disability?
If you are planning to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or you have already applied and are waiting to what back from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may be wondering if your eligibility for disability payments will be impacted by the amount of money you… Read More »
How Does Bankruptcy Offer a Fresh Start?
Many Floridians who are struggling with debt consider filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, especially when they hear that bankruptcy can offer a fresh start. But what does it mean when someone says that bankruptcy can give you a fresh start? Generally speaking, the idea of a relatively quick financial “fresh… Read More »
Who Can Get SSDI and SSI Benefits at the Same Time?
Anyone who has a disability that is preventing them from working should find out about Social Security disability benefits. Yet an initial search into these benefits can be confusing given that there are two types of benefits with different requirements. Both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are types… Read More »
Seeking Social Security Disability Benefits in the New Year
While accidents, injuries, and serious and debilitating illnesses do not occur on any kind of anticipated timeline, the new year is often a time for many people to think about their current state of affairs and their ability to improve their lives. For many adults across the country, this means considering the possibility of… Read More »
Depression and SSDI Benefits: Am I Eligible?
Being unable to work because of a disabling medical condition is devastating for most Americans, whether their condition results from a traumatic injury or a serious illness. When a medical condition means that you cannot work, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, which are payments through a program administered… Read More »
SSDI for Anxiety
Anxiety can be debilitating, and it affects millions of people. Indeed, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 40 million adults (19.1 percent of the population) age 18 and older every year.” While some types of anxiety disorders will interfere… Read More »
Bankruptcy and the Holiday Season: What You Should Know
The holiday season often involves spending a significant amount of money — or at least spending more money than you do on a regular monthly basis — during the holidays. For people who are already struggling with debt, the holiday season can be especially stressful, and they may feel pressure to purchase gifts and… Read More »
Can I Get SSDI Benefits During Retirement?
Whether you are planning to retire soon or are already retired, you might be wondering if it is possible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits during retirement, especially if you were injured recently or have been receiving SSDI benefits for quite some time. In short, the answer is that SSDI benefits will… Read More »
Do Holiday Cash Gifts Impact SSDI Eligibility?
Are you planning to apply for SSDI benefits, are you waiting to receive SSDI benefits, or are you currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? If so, you might have concerns about how certain actions could impact your eligibility. In other words, you might be wondering: are there certain actions or decisions that… Read More »
