Gary’s weight increased yearly to the point where he could no longer walk the construction site like he used to. Climbing on equipment was impossible, and he became short of breath just walking around to check on the employees he supervised. Eventually, he had to stop working in part due to the heart disease and…
Federal programs like Social Security Disability Insurance offer benefits to people unable to work due to a disability. The State of California also offers the California Disability Insurance program, which offers short-term benefits to workers with full or partial loss of wages because of a non-work-related illness, injury or pregnancy. If you are unable to…
Reggie worked as a bus driver until last year. His pulmonary disease worsened, and he can no longer perform his job duties. He is grateful for his Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, but really wants to work. Reggie would like to find a job that he can still do even with his pulmonary disease, but…
It is estimated that more than 50 million people suffer from arthritis, and that number is expected to rise. Many of those people have additional health problems, like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Arthritis affects more than health, though. A person with arthritis may find it more difficult to participate in their usual activities, including…
You may have heard that the Social Security Administration denies every disability claim. While this is a myth, it is true that roughly 65% of first-time claims are denied. If you are disabled and planning to file for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, there are steps you can take to increase the likelihood your claim…
Maria and Tom’s finances were devastated when Maria could no longer work due to her disability. They applied for Social Security Disability Insurance to partially cover her former income. When Maria received an SSDI denial notice, though, they wondered, “What now?” SSDI Denial Process Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may be denied for a number…
Louisa’s rheumatoid arthritis became so bad she was no longer able to work. She worried about paying her bills and taking care of her family. Louisa learned that Social Security Disability Insurance might provide the financial support she needs. However, she worried about the application process. In particular, she wondered how she could prove her…
Sam and Emma were concerned when Sam was injured at work. His doctors ordered rehabilitation, but also said he might be unable to work for the rest of his life. Emma started looking into benefits that would help while Sam was disabled. She had trouble deciding if Sam should apply for workers’ compensation or Social…
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…
Social 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:…
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