You expected bureaucratic red tape and delays when you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The process is notorious for taking a long time and requiring a lot of effort from those already struggling with a severe medical condition. What...
Month: January 2021
How do you handle a reconsideration appeal for SSDI benefits?
When you already have a debilitating medical condition that affects your quality of life, trying to jump through bureaucratic hoops to get benefits can drain your energy and stress you out. Managing a disability application or appeal on your own can lead to...
3 common mistakes that SSDI applicants make
No one really plans to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Usually, unfortunate circumstances are what result in someone needing benefits. A diagnosis with a degenerative condition, a car crash or even cancer might lead someone unable to...
Does my child qualify for Supplemental Security Income?
When most people think of disability benefits, they often think about qualifying for them as adults. One of the eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is that a person must hold a job long enough to make the necessary paycheck...
What you should expect to submit with your disability application
Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be scary. One of the biggest questions most applicants have is, "What do I need to send in with my application?" Here's what you need to know. Proving your eligibility for disability benefits To obtain either...
How soon should you build your Social Security Disability case?
If you’re no longer able to work or have been struggling with working because of an injury or illness, you may be wondering if you’ll be able to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. SSDI is an important safety net for people who can no longer work because...
Who can act as a representative payee for your SSI benefits?
Sometimes people who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from Social Security need help managing their money and spending it on the necessities for which it’s intended. If you're required to have a representative payee for your benefits, you...
Inheritances can cause you to lose Supplemental Security Income
Countless Americans who are over 65, blind or disabled and of limited means receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Most recipients are cautious not to make any missteps that may result in the government taking away this financial assistance. Few realize...