Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
You might have a severe medical condition that prevents you from working for a living, but if you make one of these errors when you file your application for Social Security disability benefits, you could get denied the benefits you need. This blog will discuss some of the common mistakes to avoid...
Social Security Disability vs. SSI: Key Differences and Eligibility Criteria
Navigating the complexities of Social Security programs can often feel overwhelming, particularly when trying to distinguish between Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both programs play vital roles in providing financial support to those in need, yet each has its unique eligibility criteria and benefits. Understanding these key...
Residual Functional Capacity and Your Social Security Disability Claim
Residual functional capacity (RFC) is an essential component in your Social Security disability determination, but the concept of RFC causes a great deal of confusion for many people. We will try to demystify this issue and explain the relevance of residual functional capacity and your Social Security disability claim.
Return to Work Programs for Individuals Receiving Title II SSDI Benefits
People who receive Title II SSDI benefits could lose their eligibility for those benefits if they make more money than the Social Security Administration (SSA) rules for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) rules allow. For people who want to try to return to work, this situation could be a catch 22, particularly...
How Long Does it Take to Receive Back Pay From the SSA?
So, your application for disability benefits finally got approved, after months of slogging through the review process with the Social Security Administration (SSA). During all that time, you were having to get by without the benefits you deserve and without being able to work for a paycheck.
Thankfully, your...
Cost-of-Living Adjustment Announced For 2022
The Social Security Administration announced that there will be a 5.9% increase in the monthly checks that people receive for Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beginning in January 2022. This announcement is welcome news to the many Americans who have seen their grocery bills...
How Long Does it Take to Receive Back Pay From the SSA?
So, your application for disability benefits finally got approved, after months of slogging through the review process with the Social Security Administration (SSA). During all that time, you had to get by without the benefits you deserve and without being able to work for a paycheck.
Thankfully, your
Cost-of-Living Adjustment Announced For 2022
The Social Security Administration announced that there will be a 5.9% increase in the monthly checks that people receive for Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beginning in January 2022. This announcement is welcome news to the many Americans who have seen their grocery bills...
Do You Have Enough Work Credits for SSD Benefits?
Social Security disability benefits provide income for workers who cannot return to work because of a disability. Before you can receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you must submit evidence proving that you meet the requirements for being considered disabled. Additionally, you must have enough work credits to qualify for...
How to Increase Your Chances of Receiving Social Security Benefits
The vast majority of applications for Social Security disability benefits get rejected. Whether you seek to collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you will want to make sure that you have the best possible likelihood of getting approved for that all-important monthly check.