Category Archives: SSD Eligibility
Does a Cancer Diagnosis Make Me Eligible for the Compassionate Allowances Program?
If you have received a cancer diagnosis, are you eligible to have your SSDI application expedited under the Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program? It depends. There are a wide range of types of cancer that are listed in the CAL program’s list, but it will depend on the type of cancer and, in many cases,… Read More »
What is the Difference Between CAL Eligibility and SSDI Eligibility?
The Social Security Administration (SSA), which administers Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, launched its Compassionate Allowances program back in 2008. The program was created in order to help applicants with particularly severe medical conditions to be eligible for an expedited process that did not require waiting the usual… Read More »
What Type of Medical Diagnosis Do I Need to Be Eligible for SSDI?
After a serious accident or learning that you have a debilitating medical condition, you might be thinking about applying for Social Security disability through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA handles both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, which are available based on your work history and can be available to high-income and… Read More »
How Can I Prove SSD Eligibility If I Was Just Denied?
Did you expect to be found eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) only to be denied? Denials can happen based on different eligibility issues. As you likely know if you have applied for benefits, there are two different requirements you must meet to be eligible for SSDI payments: you must have a disability… Read More »
Can I Speed Up My SSDI Eligibility Determination?
How long will you need to wait for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make a decision about your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? The answer is longer than you might have thought initially. For traditional SSDI applicants, even if you are approved upon your initial application, you will need to… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Is SSD the Only Type of Disability I Am Eligible to Receive?
If you were diagnosed with a disabling medical condition and are planning to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may be wondering if you could also be eligible for other benefits. In short, your eligibility for other types of benefits will depend on your circumstances. Our national SSD eligibility attorneys can tell… Read More »
