Disability
Speeding up SS Disability Decisions
It’s certainly no secret that applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is often an effort which takes a long time for results. Unless the disability is included on SSA’s “Compassionate Allowance List” (CAL), it isn’t unusual for an…
Working while on SS Disability
About 12 million American’s rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to sustain them during their period of disability. Those SSDI benefits are typically small, but did you know that it is possible to supplement your SSDI benefits by…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Everything you need to know
Here’s a disquieting thought: About 25% of those first entering the workforce will become disabled at some point in their life. Not a pretty outlook, but it is one of life’s proven statistics. However, take some comfort in knowing that…
Social Security Launches A New Program for People on SSI
Social Security has a new program for people on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) called “PASS.” PASS is designed to help people on disability set aside money for a work-related goal. This includes any necessary expenses to find and keep a…
Applying for Social Security Disability
There are two separate disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration – one called “SSDI” which offers benefits to working Americans and another called “SSI” which provides assistance to those with very limited income and few assets. Both of…
An Idea to Save Social Security Money
In this piece by a prominent Social Security disability executive, an opinion is offered for how to save about $400 billion of Social Security’s money. The opinion offered describes the Social Security disability program known as “SSDI” (Social Security Disability…
Don’t Lose your Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
Getting approved for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) can sometimes be an arduous task. About 2/3rd of all SSDI applications are initially denied, which may mean an appeal process must be used. Then, even if approved, there is a 5…
Social Security Disability, and Autism
Coincident with recognition of World Autism Day (April 2nd), the Social Security Administration has reemphasized its commitment to disability benefits to people with autism. Social Security actually has two different disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security…
Can I get Both SS Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
“SSDI” is Social Security’s Disability Insurance program specifically designed to protect Americans who become disabled and unable to work for at lease one year. “SSI” is a Supplemental Security Income program designed to provide assistance to needy Americans, including those…
Reapplying for Lost SS Disability benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are available to those who experience a disability which prevents them from working, but there are fairly stringent rules to qualify for SSDI benefits. Among those rules are: a) the disability must be expected…