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…
DetailsEmily noticed her son Noah’s developmental challenges when he was about three months old. His pediatrician told her he had mixed cerebral palsy, and she immediately began treatments that would maximize his abilities. However, as a young adult Noah was unable to work enough to become fully independent. Emily began looking into Social Security Disability…
DetailsSome 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…
DetailsIf 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…
DetailsYou’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…
DetailsThere 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…
DetailsPeople 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…
DetailsSometimes age matters. We have to be 16 to get a driver’s license, 18 to sign a contract, 21 to drink alcohol, and so on. When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), your age could be a factor along with your medical condition. Can you qualify for SSDI at age 62? Let’s look at…
DetailsSupplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program. But what exactly does “needs-based” mean? When the Social Security Administration (Social Security) reviews your application for benefits, they make sure your income and resources fall below a certain limit. If you own too much or earn too much, your application will be denied. But Social Security…
DetailsDespite 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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