Oklahomans who have mental illness, an injury or condition that leaves them disabled might be able to get Social Security disability benefits. However, many are unaware of the programs that are available to them, let alone how to take the necessary steps for an approval. Understanding the basics is the first step. Once a…
If you need to apply for disability benefits through the U.S. Social Security Administration, know that there are two main benefits programs that many people often confuse. Some of the confusion stems from the fact that the acronyms used to identify Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income differ by only one letter….
In the event a person suffers from a permanent or temporary disability, he or she could qualify for SSDI benefits. According to the Social Security Administration, over eight million people were using SSDI benefits by the end of 2016. Those who are unable to work should file a claim. However, what should people do if they are…
Oklahomans who are suffering from a condition, injury or illness that they believe is severe enough to warrant Social Security disability benefits might not be interested in politics or how the government goes about overseeing the various programs available to people in their situation. However, changes are frequently proposed that can alter how the…
For Oklahomans who are suffering from a condition, illness or disability and believe that they warrant Social Security disability benefits, the simplest factors in an approval or disapproval are often lost in the shuffle. Included in these matters is the five-step process that the Social Security Administration utilizes to determine whether the person meets…