Mountain climbing was Rick’s passion – right up until the time he fell over a cliff. His left arm was shattered, along with other injuries. Rick was unable to return to his dental practice until his bones healed and therapy fully restored his arm’s function. He wondered whether his broken arm would be covered by…
DetailsLuisa knew that chemotherapy would be difficult. She had no idea how hard it would be to continue working while she received aggressive treatment for her adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Her prognosis was poor. Shortly after treatment started, she took time to consider whether she was eligible for disability benefits. Luisa learned about SSDI Compassionate Allowance…
DetailsAdam was exhausted. Not only was he suffering from a serious illness that prevented him from working, but he had also been battling with the Social Security Administration for months. His initial claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits had been denied, so he appealed. Denied at each stage of the appeal process, Adam…
DetailsAs someone who is unable to work due to a disability, you know the stress of wondering how you will support yourself and your family. Finding the right benefit programs is only the first step. One well-known benefit program is Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you decide to apply, you then have to go through…
DetailsRose worried about her mother’s medical condition and her finances. Because of Huntington’s disease, Mom was unable to work to support herself. Bills were piling up. Rosa and her Mom needed help, and it may come in the form of government disability benefits like SSDI and SSI. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is paid to…
DetailsThe Internet and cell phones have opened communication up in a big way. Unfortunately, widespread access can lead to widespread scams that lead to identity theft. Sometimes identity theft begins with a simple phone call or email. Predators even may target vulnerable people who have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Read on…
DetailsFinding the right government benefit programs takes time. The requirements vary from program to program, and there’s a lot of information to understand quickly. When someone needs help now, learning the application process can take six months or more can be devastating. Emergency payments may be available through programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but…
DetailsApplying for government benefits can be complicated, frustrating, and, yes, even a little scary. Your application must be complete, and you need to provide supporting evidence. However, when you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income, there’s another step: your disability interview. Understanding what will happen at a disability interview may…
DetailsTrying to breathe was a daily struggle for Felix. His childhood asthma continued to worsen as he aged, especially since he worked outdoors as a construction worker. It was the only work he knew. In the beginning, he could control his asthma and complete all his job duties. Now, though, he was left asking himself,…
DetailsSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to disabled workers, disabled widow(er)s, and disabled adult children. In fact, over 10 million people received SSDI according to December 2017 SSDI records. Most SSDI beneficiaries (86 percent) were disabled workers. Over 50% of benefit recipients were age 50 or over. It is undisputed that this sprawling government…
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