What You Need to Know about Your SSI Eligibility
If you search the website of the Social Security Administration, you’ll find several things they say you should know about your SSI eligibility. A few are very clear and straightforward, and you must meet them exactly as stated. For example: You need to be a U.S. citizen, national, or in a certain category of alien. […]
What Is SSI? Questions Answered Here Free
What is SSI? The acronym stands for Supplemental Security Income. SSI is a Federal program that pays benefits to: Seniors (65 or older) Individuals with a disability People who are blind Children who are disabled and blind But just falling into one of those groups isn’t necessarily enough to be eligible for SSI disability benefits. […]
What Is SSDI and Why Is It Important?
What is SSDI? At its heart, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is just that – an insurance policy that you can collect on if you ever suffer from a disability and are unable to work to make money. Other private disability policies exist and can be purchased or received as an employee benefit, but paying […]
Your Disability Rights Explained
If you have a disability and want to apply for benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the process may seem overwhelming at first. Visit their website and you’ll see a long list of requirements for eligibility, and even longer descriptions for the various qualifying disabilities that someone may suffer from. What do you do? […]
What Is a Disability? Get Free Answers Here
What is a disability? “Disability” is a fairly vague term that can mean a lot of different things in different contexts. According to the American Disability Association, a disability is any physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities. Social Security takes this definition one step further by stating that in […]
Social Security Disability and Work: Determining Residual Functional Capacity
For Social Security Disability, work ability may depend upon what is one’s Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). This can play a critical role in determining whether a claimant is eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or SSI. If a claimant’s impairments do not satisfy the requirements of the Listings of Impairments, the Social Security […]
Social Security Disability & Mental Health Issues
When applying for Social Security Disability, mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, may contribute significantly to your impairments and increase your chances of receiving an award of benefits. It’s not uncommon for us to recommend that clients with physical disabilities seek out the services of a psychiatrist or psychologist who can evaluate their […]
New Compassionate Allowances for Social Security Disability Claims
In 2011 new Compassionate Allowances for Social Security Disability claims were added to Social Security’s list of medical conditions that allow disabled individuals to get their disability decisions expedited when they apply for disability benefits. Compassionate Allowances are a list of diseases and other medical conditions that, by definition, meet Social Security’s standards for disability […]
Social Security Disability Insurance: What Does It Mean to Be Insured for Disability?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a disability benefits program that is paid for by working individuals and their employers through the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax. SSDI benefits are only available to individuals who become disabled after they have accumulated a work history with enough quarters or credits. When applying for Social Security […]