Category Archives: Social Security Disability
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 »
4 Application Stages When Filing For SSDI/SSI Benefits In Maryland
As you are looking into applying for either of the Social Security Administration (SSA) disability programs, you have probably already discovered that the process is complex. For both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs, you must show that you suffer from a disabling medical condition that prevents… Read More »
Proposed Change To In-Kind Support And Maintenance For SSI
The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offers critical financial support for adults and children with disabling medical conditions. However, as you know, the amount you receive once approved for benefits is hardly a windfall. It is important to make every penny count and, fortunately, a welcome change may be on the horizon. Under a… Read More »
Applying For Social Security Disability After Age 60
There are considerable challenges when applying for Social Security disability benefits at any age, but the complexities certainly increase as you get older. When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the medical requirement remains the same no matter how old you are. Rules set by the Social Security Administration (SSA) state that you… Read More »
Key Dates For Determining Retroactive Payments For Social Security Disability
Many people will file an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) immediately upon becoming eligible, while others have reason to wait despite having a disabling medical condition. A common reason involves diagnosis: You may not have a definitive answer from health care providers or know if your ailment will last at least 12… Read More »
Tips When Researching Maryland Social Security Disability Attorneys
A disabling medical condition impacts your ability to earn an income and support your household, so it is encouraging to know that there are systems in place to provide financial assistance. Under the two disability programs managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may obtain benefits if you qualify. Both require you to… Read More »
Surprising Factors That Count Toward SGA When Applying For SSDI In Maryland
There are multiple criteria to qualify for benefits under the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, and one of the most critical focuses on your ability to earn a living. You might think of various ways to calculate this factor, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses the concept of Substantial Gainful Activity… Read More »
Factors SSA Reviews When Determining Residual Functional Capacity
A fundamental question when applying for Social Security disability benefits is whether you have a disabling medical condition that affects your ability to work, and which is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. In short, if your illness or ailment prevents you from performing job functions, you would typically… Read More »
Self-Employment And SSDI: 3 Tests For Meeting Business Activity Standards
Of the two different disability programs administered by the federal government, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one in which benefits depend upon your work history. Under rules established by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must have accumulated sufficient work credits on an annual basis. For 2022, you earn one credit for each… Read More »
5 Things To Expect At A Social Security Disability Hearing
If you recently applied for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, it is highly likely that you were disappointed by the response. According to statistics compiled by the Social Security Administration (SSA), just 21 percent of SSDI/SSI applicants are awarded benefits at the initial claims level…. Read More »
