To most of us, benefits come into our bank accounts. The payments don’t go out. However, sometimes benefit overpayments happen. Receiving too much money from the government seems too good to be true. Unfortunately, it is. The Government’s Response to Benefit Overpayments The Social Security Administration (Social Security) manages both the Social Security Disability Insurance…
Ruth was a very private person. She didn’t reveal much about her health to anyone, even close friends and family members. They were shocked when Ruth’s condition worsened, and she applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Like Ruth, many Americans suffer from hidden disabilities. It’s easy to overlook the following disabilities. #1. Auditory Conditions…
More than 160,000 people are homeless in California each day. Many are veterans. Some have been homeless for years. We’re not sure of the actual number who are both homeless and disabled. And if they are unable to work because of a disability, they should be eligible for benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)…
The process for getting government benefits is long and challenging. You’ll probably have to complete multiple forms and submit supporting documents before your claim is approved. At some point, Social Security might ask you to complete an Adult Function Report. It’s essential to understand the purpose of this form before you complete it. Form SSA-3373…
It’s great when clients who come to meet with us already know a little about Social Security benefits. The following secrets might help when you meet with our Social Security attorneys. #1. The Denial Rate Is High. After going through the lengthy process of applying for benefits, you will get a letter from the Social…
Most adults can be assured that there are government benefit programs to provide much-needed support. They just have to qualify for them. But it’s a little different for people who want to get SSI for a child with disabilities. Can adults and children both get benefits? How will benefits be calculated? This article takes a…
Sometimes the wheels turn slowly at government agencies like the Social Security Administration (Social Security). Even programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – when people need their money quickly – can get behind processing applications. When someone is finally approved for benefits, Social Security might owe them thousands of dollars. But can you get SSI…
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…
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…
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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