SSDI

The Timing of Initial Disability Benefits Explained

Once approved, initial claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits still have a time period to wait through until monthly payments begin to flow. As explained in a post on en.as.com by researcher Maite Knorr-Evans, this five-month delay is…

Origin of “Ticket to Work” Program Celebrates 50 Years of Progress

Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program, the portion of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, “supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and want to work.” As the Social Security Administration celebrates 50…

Ask Rusty – Social Security Disability vs. Spouse Benefits vs. Survivor Benefits (and COLA)

Dear Rusty: I retired from working in June but will not sign up for Social Security until age 70 and, to do that, I plan to draw from my IRA for the next 3 years. My wife is receiving Social…

More than 1 million are waiting for their Social Security Disability determination

During last week’s House Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee meeting, it revealed that more than 1 million individuals are waiting for Social Security to process their initial disability claim. Rep. Drew Ferguson, R-GA., chair of the House Ways and…

Ask Rusty – How Do Disability Programs Affect Social Security’s Budget?

Dear Rusty: I read with interest an analysis of the history, reasons, and financial costs of the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs. My question is, specifically, what portion of the Social Security budget goes…

The odds of approval of your SSDI application varied greatly by state 

After you file your SSDI claim, it usually takes three to five months to decide. The time will depend on how much evidence you provide with your application. Three to five months is just the average; it can take longer…

A Brief Review of the SSDI Process

The topic of Social Security Disability takes center stage in a video by attorney Chris Jancula from central Pennsylvania law firm Gieg and Jancula, LLC. In the four-minute YouTube video, Attorney Jancula provides an introduction to Social Security’s provisions designed…

Attention Veterans: Good Idea to Review Social Security Benefits

If you haven’t reviewed the benefits available to Veterans recently, now might be a good time to check out the SSA website pages dedicated to this topic. The Information for Military & Veterans page at SSA.gov provides a collection of…

Study Suggests that Millions Are Missing Out on SSDI/SSI Benefits

According to a post by The National Desk’s Cory Smith, a sizeable number of Americans with disabilities are not receiving the full benefits available to them under current law. Smith cites the results of a study done by Stony Brook…

Ask Rusty – Why Can’t I Get Social Security Disability on My Own or My Husband’s Record?

Dear Rusty: I am considered disabled by State of Washington doctors, but Social Security has turned me down three times when I applied for disability saying I don’t have enough work points. I am the wife of a retired, disabled…

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