For millions of people unable to work, because they are blind or disabled, the Supplemental Security Income program gives them the money they need each month to pay for food and shelter. According to the Social Security Administration, 86% of the people qualifying for benefits through SSI did so because of a disability or blindness […]
When you apply for Social Security disability benefits, you must report your income and its sources. Once you are approved to receive benefits, the obligation to keep the Social Security Administration informed about changes in the amounts or sources of income that you receive. How income affects Social Security disability depends on the disability program […]
People suffering from mental illness and psychiatric disorders qualify for Social Security Disability (SSI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that meet the criteria set by the Social Security Administration. Many people don’t realize that SSD and SSI benefits can also be granted because of a combination of physical and mental impairments that leave a worker […]
According to the American Psychiatric Association, PTSD affects about 3.5 million adults in the United States. It is a mental health disorder that may cause extreme and disturbing thoughts and emotions in people who have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event, such as war, a serious car accident, or sexual violence. People with post-traumatic stress […]
If you have a blind or disabled child, the Supplemental Security Income program through the Social Security Administration provides monthly payments and Medicaid coverage for those who qualify for the program. It is, however, by no means easy to determine whether a child qualifies for benefits. Unlike other Social Security disability programs that do not […]
When you pay Social Security taxes on earnings from a job or through self-employment you are doing more than contributing toward your retirement. If you become disabled and unable to work, your work history could make you eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance. Qualifying for benefits through SSDI is not, by any means, an easy […]
Getting older can be difficult in certain ways. You may gain wisdom and have a lifetime of wonderful experiences to look back on, but as you age, you may require more medical care and attention. Being disabled can also certainly be difficult in any number of ways, even if you are young. Sometimes, advancing age […]
If you have a disability that prevents you from working and earning an income and enjoying life to the fullest, you may feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and full of financial anxiety. Bills may be piling up and you may be wondering where to turn and what to do. This can particularly be the case if […]
Filing a claim for Social Security Disability benefits is not a decision people make lightly. When someone files an SSD claim, it’s because an injury or illness forced them to acknowledge they can no longer engage in employment at a level that will support them and their family. Those who file for SSD benefits contributed […]
Most Social Security Disability claims are resolved long before they reach the federal district courts. While more than half of the SSD claims filed are initially denied, most claimants who appeal their denial to the next level are successful and are awarded benefits. That success comes after an administrative law judge (ALJ) conducts a hearing […]
