7 Fast Facts About Social Security’s PASS Program

Governments love to use acronyms, like NASA, HUD, and OSHA. Even within the Social Security Administration, you have SSDI (for Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (for Supplemental Security Income). And there’s another Social Security program called the PASS Program that’s designed to help people who are already receiving SSI benefits. PASS stands for Plan…

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What Is an Employment Network?

Some people qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, but not for the rest of their lives. After you start receiving benefits, your condition might improve enough that you want to try going back to work. The Social Security Administration (Social Security) supports the idea. In fact, Social Security offers special programs to help…

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Can I Find a Social Security Attorney Near Me?

If you are dealing with a serious, debilitating medical condition, you might not want to spend much time looking for an attorney. But you also need to start applying for disability benefits, like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Your friends and family members that have been on disability can tell…

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4 Stages for Your SSDI Appeal

You’ve already had to deal with a disabling medical condition and devastating loss of income. Then you went through the entire application process to get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to help you through a difficult time. But then you get a letter from the Social Security Administration (Social Security) telling you they denied…

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Blood Disorders That Might Qualify for Disability Benefits

There are thousands, if not millions, of medical conditions involving every system of our bodies. But not all of those conditions qualify for disability benefits. For example, blood disorders range from mild anemia to life-threatening leukemia. How will you know if you can get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Ask a disability lawyer about…

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How Much Can I Earn When I’m Receiving Social Security Benefits?

People receiving Social Security benefits often want to supplement their income. But does the Social Security Administration (Social Security) frown on that or allow it? Can you earn as much as you want, or are there limits? In this article, we will look at two common Social Security benefits and your ability to earn. When…

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A Simple Guide to Social Security Disability Benefits

Despite a glut of information, it can be difficult to understand Social Security disability benefits. Wading through numerous web pages, pamphlets, brochures, and Social Security communications takes time. This simple guide to Social Security disability benefits should help. The Social Security Administration You probably think of retirement benefits when you hear “Social Security.” However, the…

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