Millions of Americans receive assistance from the Social Security Administration (SSA). As of December 2015, over 8 million people were receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. If you are an SSI recipient or are thinking of applying for SSI, you need to know a little more about this important benefit. Like many government programs, some…
DetailsMaybe you’ve been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for a while, but you are ready to go back to work. Perhaps you have already started working and are not sure how the whole process works. Do you need to report your earnings to the Social Security Administration (SSA)? And, if so, will you…
DetailsApplicants for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have to prove they have accumulated enough work credits to qualify. But what about an adult who has never worked? In some cases, adult children may get SSDI on a parent’s work record instead of their own. Of course, an adult seeking to get disability benefits based…
DetailsSocial 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…
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