When injuries or illnesses impact someone’s ability to work, such challenges can greatly harm their standard of living. In some cases, people who have been seriously injured or who have developed an illness may be able to apply for Social Security Disability benefits...
The standard established for total disability by the Social Security Administration (SSA) is quite strict. An individual typically has to be incapable of engaging in any sort of gainful employment. In other words, a white-collar professional acclimated to a six-figure...
Many Oklahomans who had few educational opportunities growing up earn a living in physically demanding jobs like coal mining. Such jobs can provide for a family but take a physical toll. Years of heavy labor can leave you with painful disabilities that severely limit...
Your partner hasn’t worked enough to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, but they are disabled – and they want to file for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Just like every other government-funded program, SSI is subject to strict rules and...
Making the decision to file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits wasn’t easy, but what else could you do? You’ve worked as long as possible despite your condition – but you can’t do it any longer. So, you contacted the Social Security Administration (SSA)...
If you’re disabled and unable to work, you need your medical coverage – but you also need your Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. Is it possible to qualify for both Medicaid and SSDI at the same time? Yes, you can have both – assuming you continue to meet the...
It takes a lot of emotional effort to admit that you’re no longer able to keep working, and the application process for Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI) benefits is pretty complicated. Plus, you generally have to wait months before you get a decision –...
If you are injured or develop a disability, you may be able to continue working a sedentary job but may not be able to go back to more significant physical work. In that case, you may be wondering if you will be able to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits...
Your risk for disabling medical conditions increases as you get older. Adults who are over the age of 50 and drawing close to retirement age are at elevated risk as compared with those just starting out in their careers. Older adults can get hurt at work or in a car...
If you suffer from a blow to the head on the job or you have another type of injury as a result of your work, then you may be able to seek Social Security Disability to help you get the financial support you need. When you have a brain injury, it may be the case that...