Posts Tagged ‘disability benefits’
If Your Child Is Disabled, Social Security Benefits Will Help
It’s taxing enough being a full-time working parent with young kids but imagine having to raise a disabled child. Thankfully, there are a slew of government programs that relieve the financial strains when it comes to raising a child with special needs. Social Security provides two types of disability coverage: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability…
Read MoreWhy Disability Claims Take So Long to Get Approved
For anyone currently in the process of applying for Social Security benefits, a common question is “why is the decision taking so long?” While some attribute the lengthy process to bureaucratic sluggishness, that isn’t always the case. To properly evaluate each case, sometimes the SSA takes a lot of time to make their decision. Here…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know Before Your SSDI Interview
When you first apply for Social Security disability benefits, you may be nervous to find that a big part of the process is a formal interview. To fully prepare yourself, it is important to know what kind of questions to expect from your SSDI interviewers. Here, we’ll make sure you’re prepared for your appointment. Your Condition…
Read MoreDisability Claims in America: Mapping the Growth
The Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund was developed for people who are injured or sick, and who can no longer earn an amount in excess of $1,130 per month. During 1990 less than 2.5 percent of Americans above the age to work were collecting from this pool. During 2015, that number rose to 5.2 percent. This…
Read MoreADHD & Your Disability Benefits
Social Security depends on medications and schooling records greatly when it comes to ADHD disability cases. Social Security disability circumstances submitted based on ADHD can be incredibly challenging to win, but it is not impossible. Parents who are persuaded their children are disabled as a result of ADHD should keep a number of things in mind…
Read MoreHow To Benefit From SSDI & Worker's Compensation
Some workers who have work-related injuries or illnesses qualify for Social Security disability benefits and workers’ compensation benefits; but do they receive both benefits as the same time? A worker can receive both benefits, but they won’t receive the full amount. The combined amount received can’t exceed 80% of the amount they made while working.…
Read MoreSuffered a Back Injury? Get Your Disability Benefits!
Getting approved for Social Security benefits due to back pain is becoming more and more difficult. The pain or injury may be debilitating and may keep you from leading a normal life or working, but the term “pain” is subjective and is difficult to measure. Oftentimes, the pain or limitation experienced by the claimant is…
Read MoreAvoid the Fall Out – Understand Your SSI Benefits
Supplemental Security Income or SSI is a program administered by the Social Security Administration. It consists of benefits paid to people with a limited income and resources, who are disabled, blind, or over the age of 65. In addition, children who are disabled or blind may be eligible for SSI. Read more…
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