What Is a Sedentary Job and How Do I Know If I Can’t Perform One?
What is a sedentary job? Social Security Disability benefits can be necessary for people who are unable to work yet still need to pay their bills. One major aspect of making your Social Security case is proving that you can’t do sedentary work. Sedentary work is considered the easiest work for people to do in…
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 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…
What Happens to My Child’s SSI When He Turns 18?
What happens to your child’s SSI when he turns 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 well. According to the policies set by the Social Security Administration, claimants who have filed…
Can You Receive Social Security Disability Benefits for Social Anxiety?
Can you receive Social Security Disability Benefits for social anxiety? While many people are affected by high levels of stress and anxiety in their daily life, there are others who suffer from anxiety on a regular basis. Anxiety is a mental condition that is marked by extreme fear and worry in the midst of everyday…
What Does it Mean When Your Social Security Disability Appeal is “Under Review?”
What does it mean when your Social Security disability 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 result in setbacks or outright denials. For people who need these critical…
When Will Social Security Run Out? Here Is the Truth About SSI
When will Social Security run out? 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 in 2018, the funds will not last forever, right? Well…maybe? So, when will Social Security run out? Let’s attempt…
Out of Work Due to a Disability? 6 Community Resources That Will Help
Are you out of work due to a disability? 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 Security. Thankfully, there are many community resources available that can provide you with assistance and aid…
7 Possible Reasons You Were Denied Disability
Were you denied Social Security disability? Nearly 70% of people who file for disability benefits are denied. The rest of the applications are all denied disability for a variety of factors ranging from technical to medical. After all this, the median percentage (across the US) of those who do get accepted through reconsideration is just…
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