Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are designed to help people who are unable to work and support themselves. But how much SSDI can an SSDI recipients receive? The answer can be hard to find on government websites. In this blog, we will take a look at how SSDI benefits are calculated to give you…
Government benefits often bridge the gap between a person’s needs and their income. This is especially true for individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. For example, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) both provide disability payments to those who qualify. But what happens when the person who…
It’s hard enough to be disabled and off work. Receiving notice that your SSDI claim was denied may make you feel like quitting. But don’t give up. You may be able to appeal your denial. Many SSDI Claim Are Denied A large number of first-time claims never make it past the first level of scrutiny.…
In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law that added the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program to the other programs offered by the Social Security Administration. Initially, SSDI benefits were provided to disabled workers between the age of 50 and 65. Our current system includes greatly expanded coverage for disabled workers of all…
People sometimes write romantically about hearts, especially around Valentine’s Day. The rest of the year, it’s the workhorse of the body. Obviously, we can’t live without this important muscle. But what about when the heart is just weak? Can a heart condition keep you from working and living your life as you have in the…
If you can’t work due to a disability, you may have heard of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Just hearing the term “SSDI” probably isn’t enough to convince you to file for SSDI benefits. It helps to know what SSDI could do for you, so you know what to expect after your claim is approved.…
If you’re ready to file a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim, you are already struggling with a medical condition. Handling your own SSDI claim is just one more obstacle to deal with. When you consider that about 49% of SSDI claims are denied, it is in your best interests to do everything you can…
Over 2 million people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) every year. On the average year, only 49 % of first-time claims are approved. Some denials occur because of medical issues while others are due to technical errors, like mistakes on the application. If your SSDI claim was denied, don’t give up! This…
Sometimes a work-related injury leads to disability. Millie suffered from chronic pulmonary disease (COPD) caused by her years of working in a factory. Her COPD was so bad she could no longer work. Left with no income, she started looking into disability benefits. She learned she might be able to get workers’ comp and SSDI.…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is part of the United States government. You probably already know that, though. The agency was created when President Franklin D. Roosevelt was in office in 1935. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are only two of the programs administered by the SSA. The programs are…
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