SSDI
SSA Continuing Strides to Improve Service
It’s certainly no secret that the Social Security Administration has suffered with a bad customer service reputation for years. And, in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, the SSA lost many experienced employees, thus exacerbating an already difficult customer satisfaction…
Social Security Expands the Disability “Compassionate Allowance List”
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is at the same time both a complicated and incredibly important Social Security benefit. Applying for SSDI is a relatively simple process (it can be done online or by telephone), but when the application is…
Social Security Disability Misunderstandings
Be Cautious When Seeking Social Security Advice Social Security is a very complex program. With over 70 million American’s receiving monthly benefits and millions more on the cusp of receiving, many are confused about how this incredibly important benefit program…
Social Security Administration Marks 70th Anniversary of the Disability Insurance Program
From: SSA.gov Social Security Administration Marks 70th Anniversary of the Disability Insurance Program Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, marking the agency’s commitment to supporting Americans with…
Understanding the Difference between “SSI” and “SSDI” Disability
Using acronyms to identify a type of Social Security benefit can, itself, result in misunderstanding the benefit. For example, many who engage the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service use the acronym “SSI” to mean “Social Security Income” – but…
Continuing Improvements at SSA
In his continuing quest to improve customer service at the Social Security Administration, Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano announced yesterday that SSA is bringing Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) back in-house and under direct management by the agency. CRS’s, formerly done by…
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…
SSDI Eligibility Changes Under Consideration
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a key component of America’s social insurance framework, and in 2025, approximately 11 million beneficiaries received payments from this program. Becoming eligible for SSDI is a rigorous process, with age, education, and residual functional…
Ask Rusty – I’m on SS Disability; Should I Switch to Regular Social Security?
Dear Rusty: Should I take my Social Security now at age 62, or wait till I am 65? I’ve been collecting SS disability due to health issues and was curious if I should wait or claim my regular Social Security…