For workers with disabilities, turning 55 marks a critical milestone in the journey toward securing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses age as one of its key factors when...
Month: June 2025
How long does the SSDI appeals process last?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is often indicative of major personal challenges. The applicant has likely experienced significant medical issues. They may have been out of work for weeks or longer. They have mounting medical bills...
What are invisible disabilities in Indiana?
Some people in Indiana have disabilities that outsiders would never question. For instance, maybe someone suffered a spinal cord injury in a traumatic accident. They’ve lost a significant range of motion below the injury site, so they now use a wheelchair. They still...
How long does a disability need to last?
One of the key components of filing for disability benefits is that it needs to last long enough to qualify under the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability. A short-term condition typically will not count. It is true that this condition could keep...