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How Obtaining SSDI Benefits Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits address the needs of millions of Americans who are unable to work because of their disability. These benefits help ease physical, psychological, and financial stress associated with severe disabilities. Disability benefits are a great option for anyone requiring assistance because of some form of impairment. To get started with SSDI, Read More

Qualifying for SSDI with Arthritis

A person with arthritis can be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) if he or she satisfies the Blue Book listing.  Arthritis can be an extremely painful and stressful condition for any person. Although the severity of the condition varies from case to case, many people with arthritis are incapable of working due to Read More

How Your Criminal History May Impact Your SSDI Claim

In some instances, having a criminal history could impact a claimant’s or recipient’s eligibility to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The SSA may need more information about the applicant’s current situation to make a determination. If the claim is denied, the individual could discuss his or her options with a disability lawyer to determine if Read More

Here’s What Trump’s New SSDI Rule Could Mean to You

The Trump administration’s proposed new rule could lead to more stress for beneficiaries and a loss of benefits for some who rely on SSDI. Specifically, the rule proposes a new level of continuing disability reviews (CDRs), which the Social Security Administration (SSA) conducts to determine if SSDI recipients are still eligible to receive benefits. How Read More

What Information Do You Need to Apply For SS Benefits?

When applying for Social Security benefits, there are certain pieces of information that applicants will need to provide, including information about themselves, their medical conditions, and their employment. Individuals who are over the age of 18, are not currently receiving benefits, and who are unable to work because of a long-term medical condition expected to Read More

Coronavirus May Wipe Out SSD COLA

Among many other ways the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the economy, it’s possible that the virus could wipe out Social Security beneficiaries’ checks next year. Social Security Disability (SSD) recipients typically anticipate a potential benefit every year that is referred to as a cost of living adjustment (COLA). However, the increase is based on inflation, Read More

A Guide to SSD and Stimulus Checks

Like millions of other Americans, people who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits will be able to automatically receive stimulus checks, even if they don’t normally file tax returns. The following is a brief guide for individuals on SSD to help ensure they get their stimulus payments. How the Stimulus Checks Work Starting April 27, Read More

SSD Income vs Benefits Balance: Here’s What You Need to know

Many workers with disabilities rely on Social Security payments and Medicaid along with their jobs to cover the costs of living, along with other assistance programs. Unfortunately, as wages increase, disabled workers meet the maximum amount of earnings permissible before they disqualify for benefits, which often means they are forced to work fewer hours. Here’s Read More

What Are SSDI Dire Need Requests?

Some Social Security disability applicants who need benefits right away may be able to significantly reduce long wait times by submitting a dire needs request. SSDI processing can take years in many cases. If an individual is out of work and incapable of going back to work because of a disability, this can result in Read More

If You Have a Drug Addiction, You May Still Qualify for SSDI

While individuals can’t actually get disability benefits specifically for a drug addiction, they may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if they are currently addicted to drugs or had a previous addiction. Qualifying for Disability with a Drug Addiction Drug addiction can significantly impair a person’s ability to perform work Read More