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Is SSDI retroactive in your case? If you need Social Security disability benefits, it’s important to understand the requirements for filing an SSDI claim in Illinois, how to find out if SSDI is retroactive, and the difference between retroactive payments and back payments. What Is the Difference Between Retroactive Pay and Back Pay for SSDI? When Read More
When you need Social Security Disability benefits in Illinois, getting a denial letter can have a significant impact on your finances and livelihood. You can appeal that decision through the SSDI appeal process. To do so, you must follow the SSA guidelines, submit complete and accurate information, and meet all required deadlines set by the Read More
When applying for Social Security disability benefits, the first step is filling out an SSDI application form. Figuring out how to fill out an SSDI application requires some basic personal and medical information, as well as an understanding of the application process. If you don’t have access to the information required or don’t understand how Read More
If you have a physical impairment or medical condition that prevents you from working, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. However, to qualify for benefits, you will be required to undergo an SSDI medical exam to show proof of your limitations. How Does the SSDI Medical Exam Determine Physical Capability? When you Read More
If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, and your application is approved, you will be subject to a five-month waiting period before your benefits begin. What is the five-month waiting period for SSDI, and how does it apply to your claim? Learning more about when the waiting period starts, how it relates to your Read More
A person who disagrees with the Social Security Administration’s decision on his or her claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can file an appeal to have the agency review the case. Claimants requesting an appeal have a right to representation, so they can work with a long-term disability attorney to boost their chances of Read More
Recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see an increase of 5.9% in their monthly benefits in 2022. The larger checks will help approximately 70 million Americans keep up with the rising costs resulting from inflation while the economy keeps recovering from the pandemic’s impact. The increased payments to Read More
The 2021 income limit for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is $1,310 per month for non-blind claimants or $2,190 for blind claimants. Social Security Administration (SSA) considers anyone who earns more than that limit from work or unofficial jobs to be performing a substantial gainful activity (SGA). SSA considers individuals with SGA adequately independent to Read More
Ticket to Work is an innovative employment program specifically created to help people with disabilities minimize or stop their dependence on benefit payments. This Social Security Administration (SSA) program provides training, career planning/counseling, job search support, rehabilitation services, and other crucial services to assist individuals with disabilities to resume work or find new employment opportunities. Read More
