The Social Security Administration (“Social Security”) notified Max they were reviewing his Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. He was concerned, but he knew that Social Security evaluates a benefit recipient’s medical condition every so often. However, Max did worry about the term ‘medical improvement.’ He wondered what it meant and how medical improvements affect…
DetailsLike many people, you may like to do things yourself instead of trusting them to someone else. However, every now and then, you need help from somebody with more experience in the task at hand. For example, think about how hard it is to apply for government benefits. Maybe you have a medical condition that…
DetailsLearning you have a condition that prevents you from working can be distressing. Learning that your application for disability benefits was rejected just adds to the stress. Maybe you have received a rejection letter from the Social Security Administration (“Social Security). One of the first things you think about might be whether you can appeal…
DetailsSome disabilities come on slowly, over several years. When Eric’s family noticed his hands trembling, they thought he was only tired or maybe his blood sugar was low. At 38, he seemed much too young to have a debilitating disease. As time went on, they noticed more symptoms. The disease affected his work as a…
DetailsSometimes people just want to work but can’t because of a medical condition. At some point, they may recover enough to consider returning to work. It’s scary, though, because they still need their disability benefits. There is a way. This simple guide to the Ticket to Work program should help. Ticket to Work 101 Disabled…
DetailsAfter 22 years as a welder, Michael could no longer ignore his back pain. He saw several doctors for his condition, took his meds, and followed his physical therapist’s instructions. However, nothing worked, so Michael had to quit his job. He confidently applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, sure that his benefits would…
DetailsCaring for a disabled person can be a difficult, yet rewarding experience, especially if you are helping someone you love. For instance, let’s consider Malcolm and his wife, Lisa. Unfortunately, Lisa is no longer able to work because of stage three breast cancer. Instead, she receives disability benefits. However, Malcolm had to quit his job…
DetailsAfter being in the hospital for two weeks, Rosa wondered if she could go back to work. Recovering from COVID-19 had been difficult, and she still did not feel 100%. Her doctors then told her she might have suffered heart damage from the disease. Since she still needed to support herself and her family, Rosa…
DetailsHolly and her three children appreciated the monthly benefit payments that promptly arrived in Holly’s bank account every month. But her Supplemental Security Income (SSI) dollars only go so far. Holly sometimes found it difficult to pay her bills and provide the nutrition her young family needed. She learned that the Social Security Administration (“Social…
DetailsEvery day, people use checklists or to-lists to keep them on track. If you plan to apply for disability benefits, you need to know about the Adult Disability Benefits checklists used by the Social Security Administration (“Social Security”). First, let’s look at Social Security’s disability benefit programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to…
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