Category Archives: Social Security Disability
Tips for Spending Your Social Security Disability Benefits Wisely
It’s such a relief when you receive the good news that your application for Social Security disability benefits was approved, and you’ll be receiving crucial financial support within a short amount of time. However, you should bear in mind that your payments are intended to cover your basic needs. Though there are no restrictions… Read More »
FAQs about Representative Payees for Social Security Disability
If you currently receive benefits or have just been approved under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, you may recognize the term “representative payee.” It refers to a person who assists the recipient of SSDI or SSI benefits with managing the funds, from depositing the checks to making… Read More »
SSDI Versus Long-Term Disability Insurance: Comparing Eligibility and Benefits
There are many misconceptions about how disability insurance works, but one of the most common ones is that the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and private long-term disability (LTD) insurance are the same. The problem is that it could lead you to believe that you don’t need private LTD insurance, such as a… Read More »
A Look at the Four Levels of Social Security Disability Appeals
Once you’ve completed the proper paperwork for Social Security disability benefits and submitted necessary information to the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may think that your application will be approved shortly thereafter. However, the opposite is true in most cases. According to the Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program,… Read More »
Vocational Rehab Services Available Under Social Security Disability Programs
The US job market can be challenging for anyone, but those who are returning to the work force with a disability or after recovering from a disabling medical condition face extreme hurdles. However, it is the goal of Social Security Administration (SSA) programs to try and get eligible disability recipients back to work and… Read More »
Key Dates in the Social Security Disability Process
There are countless laws on dates and deadlines in the legal world, and the regulations covering Social Security disability benefits are no different. When it comes to terminology related to key dates, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has defined numerous time periods that you need to understand. If you don’t comply with the rules,… Read More »
Common Questions About Continuing Disability Reviews for Social Security Disability
Even after your claim for Social Security disability is approved by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you can’t be so sure that you’ll be entitled to receive benefits indefinitely. SSA will check in periodically to assess whether you’re still eligible, through a process called a Continuing Disability Review (CDR). If you returned to work… Read More »
Your Work History and Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits
Many people realize that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are based on how much income you earned while working, since you pay premiums through mandatory deductions from your paycheck. The Social Security Administration (SSA) keeps track of your wages over the years to determine both eligibility and the amount you receive if you… Read More »
Next Steps After Your Social Security Disability Claim was Denied
It’s discouraging and disappointing to learn that the Social Security Administration (SSA) denied your claim for disability benefits, but the good news is that a denial doesn’t spell the end of the process. You can take your matter to the next level by requesting a reconsideration review, and even going through a disability hearing… Read More »
Reduction of Your Monthly Disability Insurance Benefits-An Unknown Surprise!
If you suffer an illness or injury that incapacitates you from working, then you may be eligible to collect short term disability benefits and/or long term disability benefits through an employer sponsored group disability plan. Once you start collecting disability insurance benefits most group insurance plans require that you file for Social Security Disability… Read More »
