Some medical conditions are minor, while others are life-threatening or at least life-altering. For example, Michaela’s parents learned of her sickle cell disease when she was three years old. Throughout her childhood, Michaela suffered from pain crises, fatigue, serious infections, and insomnia. Though she attempted to enter the workforce, the symptoms of her sickle cell…
DetailsMany people have heard of Supplemental Security Income, also known as SSI. In fact, over 8 million people receive SSI benefits every year. However, the actual process of qualifying for SSI benefits may be a mystery. For example, did you know there’s a connection between SSI and your living arrangements? Where you live and who…
DetailsJeannie suffered from depression. From the time she was a teenager, she struggled with it, along with ADHD and anxiety. Her conditioned worsened at one point, and she was unable to continue working. However, she still needed an income and started looking into Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. Jeannie wondered if it…
DetailsIf a medical condition prevents you from working, you may have considered filing a disability claim. You will need medical evidence to prove that you are disabled. However, the agency that you apply to might want to do their own investigation. For example, if you file a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) with…
DetailsMatthew found it more difficult to work as he approached his 65th birthday. With the help of friends and family, who hated to see him struggle, he finally decided to see if he could get Social Security Disability (SSDI) Benefits. Matthew doesn’t know if he should apply for retirement at age 65 or make a…
DetailsYou were probably relieved the day you heard your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) was approved. Who wouldn’t be? You may be tempted to stop seeing your doctor and keeping track of your medical condition. Don’t be. You should keep documenting your SSDI claim after your claim is approved for several reasons. The…
DetailsCertain dates in life are more important than others. When it comes to your disability claim, you may hear about one day that weighs heavily on your claim: the onset date. In this article, we will look more closely at the onset date and when your disability actually started. What is the onset date? The…
DetailsJordan noticed her son, Aaron, struggled with reading even simple books. His teacher suggested they test him for dyslexia. Concerned that her son might have this common learning disability, Jordan allowed him to be tested. When the results showed he had dyslexia, the real worries began – Jordan did not have the money to pay…
DetailsWhen Lynn retired at age 65, he was still sole caretaker of Tom, his youngest son. Currently age 25, Tom has been intellectually challenged since birth. Now living on a fixed income, Lynn worried about the costs of caring for Tom now and after Lynn passes away. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may offer Tom…
DetailsIt’s no secret that big government programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) usually have lots of rules, regulations, and requirements. The thought of applying for government benefits can be frightening, and it’s easy to be intimidated. However, applying for Social Security Disability Insurance doesn’t have to be difficult if you know where to look…
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