Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) is a government program managed by the Social Security Administration to assist disabled people. The same is true for the Social Security Disability Insurance Program (“SSDI”). However, though the names are confusing, it’s important to know the difference between SSI and SSDI. Eligibility One big difference between the two programs is…
DetailsSocial Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to people who are unable to work due to a qualifying disability. Applying can be difficult. It’s very important that you what to do if you think you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. How to Apply There are three ways you can request SSDI benefits:…
DetailsMany people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can expect them to continue for life. However, there are reasons that might cause your SSDI benefits to stop arriving. Let’s look at some of the most common reasons this might happen: Returning to Work The purpose of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is to financially…
DetailsJoe finally admitted he was no longer able to work as his lung cancer progressed. His next step was to arrange for disability. The cancer may have prevented him from earning an income, but the bills still kept rolling in. He and his family needed help and they needed it now. He applied for Social…
DetailsMartha has suffered from fibromyalgia for several years. When she finally accepted the fact she could no longer work, she applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. She and her attorney worked through the application process together. Now, they appeared at her SSDI hearing. Martha was surprised to see someone called a vocational expert in…
DetailsMany people who are unable to work qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. If you suffer from a condition or injury that prevents you from working, you may be wondering, “How long do I have to be disabled to get SSDI?” The Easy Answer Social Security Disability benefits don’t pay out until the 6th…
DetailsThe Social Security Administration (SSA) assesses an applicant’s ability to work in several ways. Often, they are looking for the “Residual Functional Capacity.” Also referred to as RFC, an applicant’s residual functional capacity shows how much the worker can do considering their disability. The SSA typically requires that a residual functional capacity questionnaire is submitted.…
DetailsSo, your Social Security Disability Insurance benefits have been approved. That’s great news. But now what? What is expected of a person who receives Social Security Disability Insurance benefits? The Approval Letter You will receive communication from the Social Security Administration about your disability claim. If approved, your award letter – and online account if…
DetailsTwo years ago, Mack learned the reason he was so tired during the day – sleep apnea. This serious disorder causes a sleeping person to briefly be unable to breath. Though only age 52, he began falling asleep at work. Since he worked as a truck driver, his daytime drowsiness was a hazard to him…
DetailsPeople who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are usually stressed out. You’re already facing a debilitating disease, loss of income, and inability to care for yourself or your family. The Social Security Disability Insurance application process may feel like the fight of your life. In reality, though, the process is designed to be…
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