I applied for SSDI but was approved for SSI? (Reasons you should appeal!)
So, you have applied for help and got approved for SSI but not SSDI! Should you accept the award already offered to you or appeal your award and continue trying to get SSDI? If you accept just SSI, you can move on with your life and stop worrying about the SSDI process. For most people,…
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 back pay depends on the length of time elapsing between submitting the initial claim and getting approved. The Difference Between SSI and SSDI Supplemental Security…
How 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 eligibility. These credits, once called “quarters of coverage,” are based on the amount of time you have worked, and, to some extent, the compensation you…
What You Can Expect After Your Social Security Disability Hearing
What can you 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 unexpected stress. Did your attorney do everything correctly? Did your attorney make the strongest…
How Does SSDI Back Pay Work?
How 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 for financial assistance from the Social Security Administration. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is accessible to you if you…
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