Government benefits programs can be confusing. Some of the requirements seem unreal, while the dollar amounts never seem to fall on a ‘normal’ number. You also may find that the monthly benefits provided by federal agencies fall far short of what you actually need. If you live in California, state supplemental payments may provide a…
DetailsAngela is part of a group of over 30 million Americans. She has diabetes. So far, she has been able to keep her condition under control and has not suffered any major side effects. Still, she knows that diabetes is a serious health condition. What she may not realize is that both Type 1 and…
DetailsNot everyone qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. In fact, the application process can be difficult, with less than half of first-time application reaching approval. One important, yet misunderstood requirement involves your work history. Understanding how many work credits you need to qualify for SSDI is an important first step to applying for…
DetailsAt the right age, an older person starts to receive Social Security retirement benefits. But the Social Security Administration (SSA) is not limited to this type of benefit. In fact, many adults of working age receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or both. What about the younger members of society?…
DetailsAlthough her medical condition prevented her from working, Pamela’s bills kept piling up. Not only did she need money to pay for basic necessities, but the thought of paying her exorbitant medical bills kept her up at night. But help may be available. Pamela may be eligible for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) due to…
DetailsLet’s say you want to hire someone to make a spectacular wedding cake. Would you hire a baker who specializes in cupcakes? Sometimes you need someone who has experience in what you specifically need. To handle a disability claim, you need a disability lawyer – not an estate planning attorney or a non-attorney advocate. We’re…
DetailsMore people may have trouble hearing than you realize. About 15% of American adults have some difficulty hearing. Approximately 2 percent of adults age 45 to 55 have disabling hearing loss, but that rate increases to 8.5 percent for adults between ages 55 and 64. As you might expect, older adults are more likely to…
DetailsFinding out your application for SSI benefits has been approved is a big relief. Finding out the SSA will be reviewing your claim at a later date can be upsetting. However, SSI redetermination is just a normal part of the system. It’s just helpful to understand a little more about how the process works. Why?…
DetailsMack burned some bridges, figuratively, before he found out he had bipolar disorder. His behavior during his manic phases alienated friends and employers. When he was depressed, he found himself completely unable to leave his house for any reason, even to go to work. After being diagnosed, Mack started on medication and therapy designed to…
DetailsFor several years, Patty’s lung condition had worsened. Now, getting to work was a daily struggle. Patty and her family needed her income, and she did not know what they do if she couldn’t work anymore. She wanted to apply for disability benefits but did not know what evidence of disability was required. In this…
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