Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are awarded to people with disabilities that prevent them from working. The Social Security Administration (SSA), which administers SSDI, uses list of impairments to determine if someone meets their definition of disability. The list is extensive and includes many serious medical conditions. Many forms of cancer, including lymphoma, fit…
DetailsWilliam has been unable to work for two years due to his prostate cancer. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits he receives really help support his wife and children. Since his prognosis is poor, he wonders how his family will pay the bills when he is gone. Some government benefit programs, including SSDI, do…
DetailsThe first little known fact about work credits for most people will be that work credits exist. Frankly, most people have never heard of work credits. If they have heard of them, they may not think work credits are important. However, the number you have earned can significantly affect your access to certain government benefits.…
DetailsSometimes people are just not able to work because of short-term or long-term disabilities. Of course, the bills still pile up whether you go to work or not. In addition to federal government benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance, California workers are covered by a state disability program. California State Disability Insurance (SDI) is an…
DetailsIt’s tempting to just give up. The day you get a letter denying your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim is hard and you may not know where to turn. However, you are entitled to appeal that rejection. In fact, many appeals are granted at some level. Appealing a Denial If your claim was denied,…
DetailsMaybe you receive Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. But your disability has gotten better or you have learned to work around any restrictions. Now, you really want to get back to work but you don’t know where to start. It’s also a little scary to think about losing your benefits. The Social…
DetailsWe often think of adults receiving benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, children often can get SSI benefits under certain circumstances. The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees both the SSI and SSDI programs. When assessing children for SSI benefits, SSA personnel look at several important categories. Age One…
DetailsThe Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a list of impairments that may qualify for disability benefits. The list is long and separated into categories. Lung disorders appear in section 3.00 – Respiratory Disorders – Adult. While not every cough or wheeze will make you eligible for disability benefits, you may need to apply for disability…
DetailsThe answer to this question may depend on your definition of “hard.” Dealing with any government agency can be very frustrating, especially when you are already dealing with a disabling medical condition. To understand how hard it is to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you need to know how the application process…
DetailsSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are designed to help people who are unable to work and support themselves. But how much SSDI can an SSDI recipients receive? The answer can be hard to find on government websites. In this blog, we will take a look at how SSDI benefits are calculated to give you…
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