Common Medical Conditions and Disabilities Covered By SSD
Social Security Disability Benefits (SSD) are intended to provide financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, which provides benefits to those who have paid into the Social Security system through their employment. To qualify for disability […]
What To Do When Applying For SSDI Benefits
When someone is trying to earn benefits for disability, frequently, that income may be the only source of money they can earn. When money is scarce, an applicant must do everything to gain their benefits as soon as possible. The appeals process on an SSDI application can take months or longer, so it is essential […]
SSDI and SSI: Five New Compassionate Allowance Conditions
It is common knowledge that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is notoriously slow in processing applications and appeals for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Some applications take months or even years, with some people even dying before resolution of their claims. What is a compassionate allowance? In response, the SSA […]
What Happens To Your Disability Payments When You Reach Full Retirement Age?
If you are approaching full retirement age you are probably wondering what’s going to happen to your disability payments. The short answer is, there will be some transitions. However, you may not be aware they are happening. There are a series of program changes and paperwork that happen in the background at the Social Security Office. Your disability […]
What Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability?
In order to receive Social Security Disability Benefits, you must qualify to receive them. The Social Security Office in your area may ask you to submit to a series of tests to determine your physical and mental ability to work. If you are struggling to make ends meet, find yourself suffering from an illness, injury […]
Workers’ Comp Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits
If you, as an employee, have a debilitating accident at work, there are insurance and government benefits available to you and your family. These include: Even though the sources of these benefits differ (federal vs. state), they are interrelated and you may not be able to receive all benefits at their maximum amount. This is referred to […]
Stage 4: SSDI Appeals
Step 4 of SSDI Reconsideration – Appeals Council Review Of the millions of applications received by the Social Security Administration (SSA) each year, only 30% are approved at the initial stage of the application process. So, what happens to the remaining 70%? If you choose to move forward in the Social Security Disability Insurance claims […]
Stage 3: SSDI Hearing
Step 3 of SSDI Reconsideration – The Hearing If you are thinking about filing for SSD, it is important to understand stage 3 of the Social Security Disability Insurance claims process: the SSDI Hearing. This is often considered a critical step in pursuing disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, but the cycle of an […]
Stage 2: SSDI Reconsideration Process
Step 2 of the SSDI Process: Reconsideration Level or First Appeal If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the steps involved. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has organized the process into five distinct stages. Because the cycle of an SSD claim can be lengthy, understanding each […]
Stage 1: SSDI Application Process
Step 1 of SSDI Process – Initial Application To qualify for SSDI, a person must meet the Social Security Administration’s strict criteria for disability. This includes proving that their condition is severe enough to prevent any substantial gainful activity. The SSDI application process can be complex, and many initial applications are denied. That’s why, if […]
Thinking About Filing for Social Security Disability?
Filing for and receiving Social Security disability is a long process, made more so by the fact that you have medical problems and may not be not working. Although some cases are approved at the initial level, many claims end up at hearing, and the time from the initial application to hearing can extend over […]