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Proving You Are Eligible to Have SSDI Payments Reinstated
Are you currently in a situation where you previously applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and were approved, and you received benefits for a period of time, but your benefits ended? If this is your current situation and you believe you are eligible to begin receiving SSDI benefits again because of your… Read More »
What is the Disability Determination Process?
When you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you will need to meet two separate eligibility requirements as you go through the approval process: you will need to meet the medical requirement, and you will also need to meet the non-medical requirement, which is a requirement pertaining to your work history… Read More »
I Am Receiving SSDI Now; Will My Eligibility Be Reviewed This Year?
You went through the complex process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and perhaps you even had to go through the appeals process in order to get approved. Now that you have been approved and have been receiving the monthly benefits you need, you may be wondering: will my eligibility be reviewed… Read More »
What to Expect During an SSDI Eligibility Review
Once a person is approved for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, they will need to anticipate that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will review their eligibility at some point (and on a routine basis) in the future. The timing for eligibility review generally depends on the person and the nature… Read More »
Appealing the SSA’s Decision About Your Eligibility After a Routine Medical Review
The initial process for getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can take a significant amount of time and effort, and in order to be approved, you must provide detailed evidence proving your medical eligibility. Once you are approved, it can be a relief for benefit checks to begin coming in, but… Read More »
Will I Need to Continue Seeing a Health Care Provider to Keep My OPM Disability Retirement Benefits?
Were you diagnosed recently with a medical condition that will prevent you from continuing to work, or were you injured in an accident in such a way that you cannot continue working? If you are a federal employee and have at least 18 months of federal civil service that is creditable under the Federal… Read More »
SSDI Timelines: What to Expect
After you have suffered an injury or been diagnosed with a disabling disease leaving you unable to work, understanding the timeline for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is essential. For most SSDI applicants, it is crucial to be able to plan when checks will begin arriving so that you can make necessary plans… Read More »
Can I Pick Any Health Care Provider When Applying for SSDI Benefits?
Are you planning to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you will need strong medical evidence to support your claim. You may be wondering about the particulars of the medical evidence that you will need to provide to the Social Security Administration (SSA) when you submit your application for benefits, and whether… Read More »
How Do I Know If My Disability Is Severe Enough for SSD Eligibility?
Suffering a serious injury or being diagnosed with a serious illness that is going to prevent you from working for a long time — or potentially forever — can be an extremely frightening position to be in. You may not know how you will be able to pay for the high costs of medical… Read More »
Are All Federal Workers Eligible for OPM Disability Retirement Benefits?
Anyone who has recently become disabled due to a serious injury or a medical condition is likely considering their options for obtaining disability benefits. While many Americans may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits based on their medical record and work history, many federal employees could also be eligible to obtain disability… Read More »
