Stay-at-home parents face a serious problem obtaining social security benefits. To qualify for benefits, they had to have paid into the social security system. For disability benefits, the disabled person must have worked 20 of the last 40 quarters (5 of the last 10 years) before their disability began. By […]
Social Security Disability
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What is SSI? What is SSDI? Social Security has two programs that pay disabled people. One is SSI (Supplemental Security Income); the other is “regular” Social Security or SSDI. There is a lot of confusion about these two programs in the mind of the public. The difference is simple. The […]
Social Security Disability Determination Process Most Social Security disability claims are initially processed through a network of local Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and State agencies (usually called Disability Determination Services or DDSs). Subsequent appeals of unfavorable determinations may be decided in a DDS or by an administrative law […]
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Will Raise Benefits 2.8% in 2019 Social Security Beneficiaries Will Net Their Largest COLA in Seven Years in January. Social Security is arguably the most important social program in the U.S., with data showing that 62% of aged beneficiaries lean on their monthly payout to account for […]
Social Security Disability Application Process Since applying for Social Security disability benefits can be a difficult process, a disability attorney or advocate may increase your chances of being awarded benefits by helping accurately and favorably complete the complex paperwork, ensuring that all deadlines are met, and providing you with representation […]
Getting Disability Benefits? We Can Help You Get To Work If you are getting disability benefits, we have good news for you. Social Security’s work incentives and Ticket to Work programs can help you if you’re interested in working. Special rules make it possible for people receiving Social Security disability […]
What Exactly Can a Criminal Do When They Steal Your Social Security Number? Whether you’ve had your Social Security number stolen or just want to learn more, it’s important to know what exactly criminals can do with it, so you know how to recognize the warnings. Unfortunately, there are many ways a […]
Common Questions About Social Security We have the answers to your questions about Social Security including retirement, benefits, disabilities and your Social Security card. According to www.usa.gov/ “Social Security is a federal government program that provides a source of income for you or your legal dependents (spouse, children, or parents) […]
Disabled Individuals’ Family Members Could Qualify for SSDI Benefits It is well understood that an individual who suffers from a disability that prevents him or her from working may be eligible for social security disability insurance (SSDI). However, it may not be known that a disabled person’s family members may […]
Denied Disability Benefits? Have any doubts or questions about the Social Security process? If you have been denied social security disability (also known as SSD) benefits, you are probably frustrated and wondering why you were denied. The reality is millions of people apply for Social Security Disability benefits each […]