Category Archives: Social Security Disability
What Counts as “Earnings” for Social Security Disability?
Whether you are planning to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, or both, through the Social Security Administration (SSA), the definition of “earnings” will be important for you. For SSDI, eligibility is not based on earnings or assets, but your average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) is a… Read More »
Changes to Social Security Disability Work History Requirement
How much information do you need to provide about your work history in order to receive Social Security disability benefits? A recent press release from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency that handles both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits recently announced that the application process for benefits… Read More »
What Are My Chances of Being Approved for Disability Benefits?
Are you someone who has become disabled recently due to an injury in an accident or a medical diagnosis? If so, you are likely thinking about your options for receiving disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) and wondering about your chances for approval. While approval rates for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)… Read More »
My SSDI Benefits Were Denied After Reconsideration – What Now?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a stressful process for anyone, especially given that applicants are dealing with serious physical or mental disabilities while contending with the application process. Further, the application process through the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be complicated, and it is easy for anyone to make… Read More »
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 »
