Luisa knew that chemotherapy would be difficult. She had no idea how hard it would be to continue working while she received aggressive treatment for her adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Her prognosis was poor. Shortly after treatment started, she took time to consider whether she was eligible for disability benefits. Luisa learned about SSDI Compassionate Allowance…
Rose worried about her mother’s medical condition and her finances. Because of Huntington’s disease, Mom was unable to work to support herself. Bills were piling up. Rosa and her Mom needed help, and it may come in the form of government disability benefits like SSDI and SSI. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is paid to…
Applying for government benefits can be complicated, frustrating, and, yes, even a little scary. Your application must be complete, and you need to provide supporting evidence. However, when you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income, there’s another step: your disability interview. Understanding what will happen at a disability interview may…
Trying to breathe was a daily struggle for Felix. His childhood asthma continued to worsen as he aged, especially since he worked outdoors as a construction worker. It was the only work he knew. In the beginning, he could control his asthma and complete all his job duties. Now, though, he was left asking himself,…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to disabled workers, disabled widow(er)s, and disabled adult children. In fact, over 10 million people received SSDI according to December 2017 SSDI records. Most SSDI beneficiaries (86 percent) were disabled workers. Over 50% of benefit recipients were age 50 or over. It is undisputed that this sprawling government…
John and Angela’s daughter was born with a serious respiratory disorder – cystic fibrosis. They struggled to pay for costly treatments, medication, and therapy while also supporting their other children and themselves. They needed financial support. John and Angela did not know whether to apply for SSDI or SSI benefits. They didn’t know whether they…
Like many first-time applicants, Jason D.’s claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) was denied. Frustrated by the rejection, Jason and his attorney began the appeal process. Sophia’s problem was a little different. She was approved for SSDI benefits but disagreed with the amount of her benefits. Sophia and her attorney also appealed the SSDI…
Larry received monthly payments from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – even after he started working part-time. Yes, that’s possible! You do have to know how to report wages while receiving SSDI or SSI, though. In fact, failing to report money you have earned could put you in the position…
When you’re unable to work because of a disability, you need money, and you need it now. But what happens if you have to file a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? How long does it take the Social Security Administration (SSA) to process an SSDI claim? Knowing when your money might arrive…
Jordan noticed her son, Aaron, struggled with reading even simple books. His teacher suggested they test him for dyslexia. Concerned that her son might have this common learning disability, Jordan allowed him to be tested. When the results showed he had dyslexia, the real worries began – Jordan did not have the money to pay…
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