Social Security Disability

For many disabled individuals, disability benefits through Social Security Administration (SSA) can provide a financial lifeline in an otherwise disastrous situation. Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules regarding how long it will take SSA to review your claim and, hopefully, approve you for benefits. Part of the problem…

We recently discussed the option to file a request for expedited reinstatement if you tried to return to work, but your disability makes continuing to do so impossible, and fewer than five years have passed since your benefits stopped. If approved, expedited reinstatement allows you to resume benefits faster than…

If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, Social Security Administration (SSA) might stop them should you start working again and earn income above the substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold. Fortunately, you may qualify for reinstatement without having to file a new application…

If you have been approved for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), congratulations! The hardest part is over. If you are considering living outside of the United States, however, moving could have implications for those benefits. Whether or to what extent they will be affected depends on your…

In order to qualify for disability benefits through Social Security, you have to meet strict criteria. Depending on which kind of benefits you apply for, whether you are married to a spouse who still works may play a role in determining your eligibility. In addition to suffering from a qualifying…

Most people who are approved for disability benefits through Social Security will continue to collect benefits uninterrupted until they reach full retirement age, at which time their disability benefits will switch automatically to retirement benefits in the same amount. But there are a few instances where monthly payments might stop….

Although becoming disabled can present a financial hardship, relief might be available through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or long-term disability insurance. The programs are different—for example, the definition of disability for Social Security Administration (SSA) is stricter than most disability insurance providers, and the criteria for evaluating disability are…

When you become disabled and incapable of working, the loss of income can be disastrous, especially if you have dependent children. Fortunately, for individuals who qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, your children may also qualify for monthly benefits. In 2020, Social Security Administration paid almost $2.8 billion…

Every October, Social Security Administration (SSA) announces changes it has made to its programs that will take effect the following January. With respect to the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, these changes often include updates on how much money beneficiaries will receive. For 2021,…

In this article, we’re going to take you through recent news stories associated with Social Security Disability, from the creation of a new advocacy position to an inventive fraud scam to the current state of the claims backlog. Vulnerable Population Liaison Recently, Social Security Administration (SSA) joined forces with community…