Author Archives: Stephen Barszcz
Top Tips For Social Security Disability Applicants
If you are planning to apply for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, it is important to be prepared and to have all of the information you will need. Given that the claims process for SSDI benefits has numerous complexities and can be lengthy and time-consuming, you should seek advice from… Read More »
Can I Qualify For SSDI Benefits If My Disability Is Psychological Instead Of Physical?
If you have been diagnosed with a mental health condition or disorder that is debilitating, you may be wondering about your eligibility for seeking Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI benefits). It is important to understand that the Social Security Administration (SSA) does recognize certain mental disorders as disabling and allowing individuals to obtain… Read More »
Do SSDI Payments Affect My Taxes?
As you are preparing to file your income taxes this year, it is important to consider how Social Security Disability Insurance payments (your SSDI payments) could affect your tax liability. While certain kinds of benefits are not taxable, others are indeed taxable. Sometimes the determination of whether or not benefits are taxable depends upon… Read More »
Can I Get SSDI Payments If I Was Diagnosed With A Disability?
If you saw a healthcare provider because you were experiencing physical or psychological symptoms of a disease or condition, your doctor might have diagnosed you with an illness or condition that is generally understood to be a disability. In some cases, you might even have a healthcare provider who described your condition as a… Read More »
SSDI Benefits And “Invisible” Disabilities
When we think about disabling injuries and conditions, and eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits, many of us think about disabilities that are visible and obvious to others, such as those that require use of a wheelchair. However, it is important to remember that disabilities can take many different forms, and there are many… Read More »
SSDI And Retirement: What Should You Know?
If you are currently receiving SSDI benefits, or if you are planning to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, it is important to understand the relationship between SSDI benefits and retirement benefits through the Social Security Administration. Indeed, whether you currently receive SSDI benefits or may soon be receiving them, if you are nearing… Read More »
Should I Have A Special Needs Trust For My Disability Benefits?
If you have recently become disabled and are planning to apply for disability benefits, or if you are currently receiving benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, you might be wondering if you need to take any additional steps to preserve your eligibility for Medicaid… Read More »
How Much Will I Get From Social Security Disability?
If you have a disability and are eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may be wondering about the amount of money you should expect to receive. For example, you might want to know: will I receive the same amount that I got in my monthly paychecks before my disabling… Read More »
What Is An Advance Designation For SSDI Beneficiaries?
Many people who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (or SSDI benefits), have disabling illnesses that may eventually result in their inability to manage their own finances or to properly manage communications with the Social Security Agency (SSA) or any issues that may arise concerning disability benefits. For such parties, as well as… Read More »
SSDI Benefits Waiting Period And ALS Diagnoses
If you were injured recently or diagnosed with a disabling illness, you may be in the early stages of seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Generally speaking, when you apply for SSDI benefits, you must wait while your application is processed, and even upon approval, you will need to… Read More »
