Category Archives: Social Security Disability
How Do I Pay for a Maryland Social Security Disability Lawyer?
If you have looked into your options under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, you can see the benefits of retaining legal counsel for help. Social Security Administration (SSA) regulations on eligibility are strict and the application process complicated, so the risk of errors is high. Of course,… Read More »
How to Prepare for a Continuing Disability Review
You might expect that getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the conclusion of the application process for disability benefits. However, while you may be receiving benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) keeps your case open. There is the possibility that you may recover from your condition… Read More »
What Does SSA Review for Determining Cancer Disability?
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally and in the US, and the data indicates that trends will rise in the coming years. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the number of cancer survivors living in the US is projected to be 22.2 million by 2030. Every year, there are… Read More »
Does My Child Qualify for SSI in Maryland?
If your child was born with or developed a disability, you may be wondering what benefits your family would be entitled to under rules established by the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are clearly different issues when the disabled individual is a minor, so the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations for children include specific… Read More »
How SSA Assesses Your Ability to do Other Work for SSDI
One of the key criteria to qualify for Social Security disability is having a disabling medical condition that prevents you from working or limits your work, and which is expected to last at least 12 months. With the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, you must also have sufficient work credits, measured by your… Read More »
What Happens If I Receive an Inheritance on SSI?
If you have been approved for Social Security disability, you know that continuing to receive benefits means you must remain eligible under strict rules established by the Social Security Administration (SSA). For individuals who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the medical requirement is that you have a disabling condition that prevents you from… Read More »
Research Shows 1 Million+ Disabled Americans are Missing Out on SSDI/SSI
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two important programs for those with disabilities, providing monetary and medical benefits if you qualify. Rules established by the Social Security Administration (SSA) include strict requirements and eligibility criteria, but the financial support means a lot if you qualify. Unfortunately, a researcher has… Read More »
Answers to FAQs About Social Security Disability Benefits for Dependents
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program pays monetary benefits to individuals who are disabled and cannot work, as long as they meet certain requirements. The Social Security Administration (SSA) sets eligibility rules for disability programs, and an important one for SSDI is your work history. You must have a minimum number of work… Read More »
Questions To Ask Yourself About SSDI Eligibility
Of the two federal disability programs overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA), only one takes into account your work history when assessing whether you qualify. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the plan for individuals who have accumulated a certain number of credits through employment, and then become unable to work because of… Read More »
When A Representative Payee May Be Needed For SSI Recipients
Though there are additional non-medical requirements, only individuals with disabling conditions qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. As a result, the nature of their disability can sometimes make it difficult to manage certain financial matters. To ease this burden, the Social Security Administration (SSA) program for SSDI/SSI… Read More »
