Social Security Disability Basics

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How Much Back Pay Will I Get from SSI?
After the Social Security Administration (SSA) approves a person’s disability claim, that person often receives back pay from SSI or SSDI, in addition to their monthly benefits. The amount of…
Read MoreHow to Calculate Social Security Credits, Formerly Quarters of Coverage
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a credits system to determine who is eligible to collect benefits. The SSA will examine whether you have met the minimum work requirements for…
Read MoreWhat You Can Expect After Your Social Security Disability Hearing
On average, Social Security Disability appeals take months to resolve. Once you have your appeal hearing, it’s easy to feel a deep sense of relief. However, waiting on untimely court determinations creates…
Read MoreWhat Happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing?
The idea of a Social Security disability hearing can be a daunting notion to those who have never stood before a judge before. The environment is so foreign to most…
Read MoreHow Does SSDI Back Pay Work?
There may come a time when you are not able to work because of a condition that prevents you from doing so. If that is the case, you may qualify…
Read MoreWhat Happens to My Child’s SSI When They Turn 18?
For many purposes, adulthood starts, and childhood ends when one reaches the age of 18. And just like many things at this point in life, SSI benefits can change as…
Read MoreWhat is Presumptive Disability in SSDI Claims and How Does it Work?
For those who have few assets, a low income and are disabled or blind, Social Security Income is a benefit paid monthly that can help pay the bills. To qualify…
Read MoreSocial Security Disability: What Does it Mean When Your “Appeal is Under Review?”
Every day, people who try to navigate the Social Security Disability bureaucracy quickly discover it can be challenging. The claims process tends to be tedious and a single misstep can…
Read MoreWhen Will Social Security Run Out? Here Is the Truth About SSI
Social security is the most prominent social insurance program in the US, but is it really here to stay? While the Social Security Administration (SSA) provided more than $1 trillion USD in benefits…
Read More5 Reasons You Need a Lawyer for Your Social Security Disability Appeal
It is not fair. You have worked hard and paid into the system. Now it is time to collect on that because you have been injured and cannot work anymore….
Read MoreDo You Qualify for Disability? 5 Ways You Can Tell
The 40 million Americans who have a disability are often unable to work. Fortunately, those with disabilities can receive assistance through Social Security Disability programs. Disabled Americans may either qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance…
Read MoreOut of Work Due to a Disability? 6 Community Resources That Will Help
Being out of work due to a disability can be scary and overwhelming. Especially if you are unsure of what you should be doing until you get approved for social…
Read More7 Possible Reasons You Were Denied Disability
Just over 30% of people who file for disability benefits get their claims successfully approved. The rest of the applications are all denied disability for a variety of factors ranging from…
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