Children under 18 may have a qualifying disability for Social Security benefits. However, the child’s disability isn’t considered when determining if they qualify for benefits as a dependent of a parent receiving benefits. Usually, the benefits for children will stop...
You may have heard the claim that the Social Security Administration (SSA) rejects everyone who applies for disability benefits at first. One of the most well-known myths about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is the idea that absolutely no one...
There are a lot of different ways disabilities come about. Some people are injured while on the job. Others suffer a heart attack. Still, others are diagnosed with cancer or another type of ailment or disorder. Disabilities can come from many different sources and...
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by a short-term memory loss that becomes more severe as the disease progresses. While the disease is typically common among older people, it is estimated that about 5 percent of Alzheimer’s patients exhibit symptoms in earlier...
Since leaving school, you’ve always had a job and contributed taxes. You had intended to go on this way until you reached the age of retirement, but a debilitating illness has scuppered those plans. What are you going to do for money now that you are unable to work?...
Supplemental Security Income benefits are a source of additional income for lower-income people. It provides monthly benefits to adults, children and people with disabilities who have resources and income below a certain level. These payments are also made to people...
The financial implications of managing a disability can be overwhelming, especially if you are the household’s sole breadwinner. Fortunately, the Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are designed to provide the financial support you need to get by during those...
Any injury can be temporarily disabling. If you work a physical job and you roll your ankle, it may mean that you can't do your job the next day. But after a few days, your body will heal and you'll be able to go back to work. Of course, you would never consider...
If there is one thing the average person knows about qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it is that it is a difficult process. Most people have heard horror stories about those with debilitating conditions denied benefits and facing an...
After being off work for a while on Social Security Disability (SSD), you may feel well enough to give working a try again. Yet, as you may be unsure if you can, you do not want to risk losing your SSD only to go through the whole claim process again. Fortunately, you...
