Unless you have friends and family members with psychiatric conditions, it’s difficult to understand how devastating they can be. A wide variety of diseases and illnesses affect the human mind and body. Sometimes people find themselves unable to work to support themselves. Disability benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) might help, but you must…
DetailsSometimes you need a little extra help. People who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) get just that. However, people applying for SSI have to complete applications, provide information, and submit a number of supporting documents. Here’s a rundown of the important documents you need to send with your application for SSI benefits. SSI Fundamentals…
DetailsIf you know someone who received Social Security disability benefits, you may have heard them talk about “work credits.” However, knowing the term and understanding how it works are two very different things. We’re going to look at five fast facts about Social Security work credits in this article. The information you read will help…
DetailsNancy frowned as she read the lengthy document she had just received from the Social Security Administration. It was about something truly important – her Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. But she could not figure out what the document meant or what she was supposed to do. Why do…
DetailsWe often get frustrated when trying to complete paperwork for government benefit programs. The forms can be confusing. Right now, it isn’t easy to get face-to-face help from Social Security staff. Because of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to use alternative methods. For example, Social Security just rolled out a new online option for…
DetailsHives, skin rashes, acne – all of these could be considered ‘skin disorders.’ Some conditions are minor and easily treatable. Other conditions are much more serious, affecting every aspect of an individual’s life. But when are skin disorders a disability for purposes of getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? That’s what we will explore…
DetailsJoe felt the Social Security Administration (Social Security) should give him SSDI disability benefits. But Social Security felt otherwise. He and his attorney decided to keep fighting, but their appeals were rejected at the first three levels of appeal. Fortunately, Joe’s attorney knew all about appealing an SSDI claim to the final level – federal…
DetailsThe Social Security Administration (“Social Security”) uses some unique tools to determine whether you are eligible for some benefits. For example, you must have a disabling medical condition to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). But how does Social Security make this important decision? One of the most important tools they use is the…
DetailsSometimes people just need a little extra help. For many, this comes in the form of government benefits. For example, millions of people receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments every month from the Social Security Administration (“Social Security”). We are going to review how to apply for SSI benefits in this article. SSI Benefits…
DetailsIt’s no secret that the coronavirus public health emergency has changed the way we do things. Even the Social Security Administration (“Social Security”) has not been immune. Before COVID-19, people had the option of handling services by going to their local Social Security office. Telephone and online serves were, and still are, options. However, online…
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