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Who Can Get SSDI Benefits Fast-Tracked?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits with the Social Security Administration (SSA), receiving an approval notice, and getting your first check can be a lengthy process — and this is assuming that everything goes smoothly the first time around. Many SSDI applicants are denied after submitting their initial application, and they must… Read More »
What is SSDI Back Pay?
Have you been dealing with a disabling condition that has prevented you from working, but you have not yet started the process of seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? If so, you could potentially be eligible to receive SSDI payments that can include back pay. What is back pay and how can you… Read More »
Top Reasons to Consider Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
If you are struggling to make monthly payments on the various debts you owe, you might be thinking about the possibility of bankruptcy. In general, individuals in Florida who are considering bankruptcy will typically plan for either a Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 reorganization bankruptcy. When a debtor is ineligible for… Read More »
SSDI or SSI: Which is Right for Me?
Have you been unable to work due to a disabling injury or disabling health condition? If so, it is important to think carefully about your options, including applying for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). When you are beginning to look into your options for receiving disability benefits, it can be confusing… Read More »
Should I Request an SSDI Hearing?
If you are suffering from a disability and seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may be wondering if you will need to request a hearing in order to obtain monthly disability payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). It is extremely important to understand that a hearing is never the first step… Read More »
What Should I Do If My Chapter 13 Plan Becomes Unaffordable?
Hundreds of thousands of debtors file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy every year, according to data from the US Bankruptcy Courts. In Florida alone, an average of more than 10,000 Chapter 13 cases have been filed each year during the last few years, with a total of 10,049 Chapter 13 cases filed in Florida in… Read More »
Skin Conditions and SSDI Benefits
In order to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you must meet two separate requirements: you must have a long enough and recent enough work history, and you must have a disability according to the terms used by the Social Security Administration (SSA). As far as the second requirement — the… Read More »
Does Inflammatory Bowel Disease Qualify for SSDI Benefits?
Various types of digestive system disorders can result in physical discomfort, significant lifestyle changes, and disabling conditions. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is among those digestive disorders that can substantially affect a person’s life and general well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), anywhere from 2.4 million to 3.1 million people… Read More »
Should I File for Bankruptcy at Tax Time?
As tax time approaches annually after the New Year, many Florida residents who have been considering the possibility of a personal bankruptcy filing are unsure about how they should plan the timing of their case. In other words, you may be wondering if it makes sense to file for bankruptcy around tax time, or… Read More »
What Are Grid Rules for Disability Benefits?
If you are aged 50 or older and you were recently diagnosed with a disabling condition that prevents you from doing the work you used to do, you may be wondering about your ability to seek Social Security disability benefits, and specifically your eligibility for payments through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program…. Read More »
