Understanding Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be tough. This section is here to make it easier for you. We cover everything you need to know about SSDI, like who can get these benefits and how to apply for them. You’ll also find helpful articles and guides that explain the rules, what paperwork you need, and what to do if your application is turned down. Our goal is to give you clear and useful information so you can get the SSDI benefits you may need.
The Social Security Administration recently announced a 2.5% increase in retirement and disability benefits in order to offset the effects of rapidly rising inflation rates. It’s probably fair to say we’ve all heard the media buzz about inflation, and we’ve likely seen it at the gas pump, the grocery store, and other day-to-day expenses in … Read more
If you are living with a short-term or long-term disability, you might qualify for Social Security disability pay through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These disability benefits go to people who have met work history, disability, and income criteria, allowing them to pay for necessities, such as housing or medical costs. Understanding Social Security disability … Read more
If your Social Security disability claim has been denied, you have the right to submit an appeal. Before filing an appeal, you should learn more about the appeals process to create a strong disability case that overturns the denial. 4 Levels of the Appeals Process Request for Reconsideration Hearing by Administrative Law Judge Appeals Council … Read more
If you are currently disabled and in need of financial assistance, you may qualify for a monthly benefit from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The two most common disability programs are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Of the two, SSDI typically pays out more to its beneficiaries per month. SSDI … Read more
You’re not alone if you’ve tried applying for Social Security disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) and found the process challenging. The approval process requires medical records, work credits, and a sometimes confusing claims process. Hiring a Social Security disability lawyer may be your best path toward receiving disability benefits. 8 Benefits of … Read more
Invisible disabilities are a type of disability that limits a person’s ability to perform the essential duties of their day but does not produce symptoms that those around them can see. Many conditions have disabling symptoms that are unseen. 9 Types of Invisible Disabilities You may interact with many people who suffer from these invisible … Read more
Living with chronic back pain can range from mildly annoying to fully debilitating. In some cases, chronic back pain can prevent a patient from carrying out typical daily activities, including being able to work. Many jobs include sitting, standing, or walking for long periods, all of which can be irritating to back conditions. By some … Read more
Applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may find it helpful to partner with a trained and qualified representative who can advocate on their behalf throughout the disability claims process. A disability advocate can help navigate the claims process, provide essential insight and advice and also manage some of the details, deadlines, and documentation requirements … Read more
To qualify for certain federal programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), survivor and dependent benefits, and Social Security retirement benefits, you need to prove you have made enough contributions to your Social Security account in the form of work credits. These Social Security work credits show that you have “paid into” the system through … Read more
If you are When you apply for SSDI, you must include comprehensive medical evidence that shows your disability is severe enough to qualify for benefits. For SSDI, this means that your disability prevents you from working and is expected to last at least 12 months or end in death. Every disability claimant will be asked … Read more
If you have a long-term disability that affects your ability to work, you may be eligible for a Social Security disability benefit such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These programs are designed to supplement the income of individuals who aren’t able to earn enough to live on, but they … Read more
The debate over healthcare may seem never-ending, but there has been at least one bipartisan bill passed recently that may offer a bit of hope. The No Surprises Act went into effect on January 1, 2022, and aims to address the mounting cost of surprise medical bills that millions of Americans receive every year. The … Read more