Author Archives: Stephen Barszcz
New Legislation Aimed at Increasing Work Opportunities for SSDI Recipients
If you are planning to seek Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or if you are currently receiving them, it is critical to understand what type and amount of work you are permitted to perform for pay without losing your SSDI payments. There are options for what is currently known as a “trial work… Read More »
Can I Sell Property for Cash and Keep My SSDI Benefits?
If you are disabled and planning to seek Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or you are currently receiving benefits, we know that you may have questions about how your assets and income could impact your payments. We often hear from disabled adults who want to apply for Social Security disability benefits but do… Read More »
Will My SSDI Benefits End?
If you have recently become disabled and are planning to seek Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or you were recently approved for benefits, you might be confused about how long you can expect to receive benefits for. In other words, you may be wondering: will my SSDI benefits end? In response to this… Read More »
Public Disability Benefits and Your SSDI Eligibility: What to Know
Disabilities can result from serious accidents and traumatic injuries, and they can also result from long-term exposures that cause health conditions or medical diagnoses like cancer or degenerative diseases that impact a person’s ability to go about their daily life. When a person is dealing with a disability, they often want to find out… Read More »
When Can Chronic Illness Qualify a Person for SSDI Benefits?
If you currently live with a chronic illness — as about 60 percent of adults in the United States do, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — you may struggle with certain daily activities, and it may be difficult or even impossible to wake up or get to… Read More »
What You Should Do About an SSDI Denial
After sustaining a disabling injury in an accident or being diagnosed with a disabling medical condition, Social Security disability benefits are often lifesaving for the disabled person and their family. Yet obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be difficult due to the complexity of the application process. Indeed, as a recent article… Read More »
Why Was I Denied SSDI Benefits When My Doctor Says I Have a Disability?
Many adults dealing with serious injuries and chronic illnesses are surprised or even shocked when they apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and receive a notice of denial from the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you find yourself in this situation, you might be particularly confused if your doctor identified your condition… Read More »
How Can I Earn Work Credits for Disability Benefits?
Anyone who is looking into the possibility of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will learn that they need to meet two specific requirements in order to qualify for payments: 1) Meet the definition of a “disability” used by the Social Security Administration (SSA), and 2) Show that you have enough work… Read More »
When and How Will I Receive My SSDI Payment?
Sustaining a disabling injury or being diagnosed with a disabling medical condition is devastating, and recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits rely on their payments to ensure that their bills get paid and their individual and family needs are met. Given the importance of SSDI benefits for individuals who cannot work due… Read More »
You Have a Right to Question the SSA’s Decision on Your SSDI Claim
When you apply for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, or you submit documentation to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as part of a periodic review of benefits, and your benefits are denied, you should know that you have a right to question the decision the SSA’s decision. In other words,… Read More »
