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?...
Social Security Disability
Who can seek SSI benefits?
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...
What materials do you need to apply for SSD benefits?
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...
How long do you need to be disabled to get Social Security?
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...
Will the worn-out worker rule help you qualify for SSDI?
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...
How can I try working without harming my SSD?
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...
Important factors to consider in your Social Disability claim
Did you know that most social security disability claims are denied on the initial application? About a third of first-time applicants end up disappointed. This happens due to several reasons, some of which are avoidable. For the majority of applicants who are...
Does social security disability cover deafness or hearing loss?
Social security disability or SSD can cover many conditions that impact or limit your ability to work and earn an income. Specifically, it must be a disabling illness or disorder. Some of these conditions you probably already know about. For example: Musculoskeletal...
How long do you need to work to get SSDI benefits?
Most adults start working shortly after they finish their schooling, and they continue working full-time until they reach retirement age. Every time that workers receive a paycheck, they make small contributions toward Social Security. Workers can make claims later...
Social media posts could affect your SSD claim
Social media is a big part of everyday life, and it is not unusual to provide updates on your daily activities to friends and family. However, when making a disability claim, your pictures or videos could prove costly. If they suggest that you are lying or your...