So many government programs are shrouded in mystery. Reams of regulations that ordinary people can’t understand may have a big impact on your life. For example, if you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may have heard of something called the Trial Work Period. However, unless you talk to someone or do…
Greg lived with his lupus for ten years before it seriously affected his ability to work. As a construction worker, his job required much physical effort in all kinds of weather. Fortunately, his employer had been able to accommodate his need to rest occasionally or to get out of the sun. However, Greg had now…
Maybe you’ve been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for a while, but you are ready to go back to work. Perhaps you have already started working and are not sure how the whole process works. Do you need to report your earnings to the Social Security Administration (SSA)? And, if so, will you…
Applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have to prove they have accumulated enough work credits to qualify. But what about an adult who has never worked? In some cases, adult children may get SSDI on a parent’s work record instead of their own. Of course, an adult seeking to get disability benefits based…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are awarded to people with disabilities that prevent them from working. The Social Security Administration (SSA), which administers SSDI, uses list of impairments to determine if someone meets their definition of disability. The list is extensive and includes many serious medical conditions. Many forms of cancer, including lymphoma, fit…
William has been unable to work for two years due to his prostate cancer. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits he receives really help support his wife and children. Since his prognosis is poor, he wonders how his family will pay the bills when he is gone. Some government benefit programs, including SSDI, do…
The first little known fact about work credits for most people will be that work credits exist. Frankly, most people have never heard of work credits. If they have heard of them, they may not think work credits are important. However, the number you have earned can significantly affect your access to certain government benefits.…
It’s tempting to just give up. The day you get a letter denying your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim is hard and you may not know where to turn. However, you are entitled to appeal that rejection. In fact, many appeals are granted at some level. Appealing a Denial If your claim was denied,…
Maybe you receive Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. But your disability has gotten better or you have learned to work around any restrictions. Now, you really want to get back to work but you don’t know where to start. It’s also a little scary to think about losing your benefits. The Social…
The answer to this question may depend on your definition of “hard.” Dealing with any government agency can be very frustrating, especially when you are already dealing with a disabling medical condition. To understand how hard it is to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you need to know how the application process…
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