The entire Social Security Disability process can be quite confusing, so we have broken down parts of it into helpful, easy-to-understand articles.
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What's the Best Way to Apply for Social Security Disability or SSI?If you have a disabling injury or illness which prevents you from maintaining gainful employment, you should apply for disability benefits immediately.
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A Social Security Change Makes it a Little Easier to Qualify for BenefitsThe SSA has agreed that many jobs on its list of occupations are obsolete or nearly so and has modernized the list.
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Be Involved and Improve Your Odds of Winning Disability BenefitsYou can increase the odds of successfully winning benefits by teaming up with a skilled and experienced disability attorney. But a key word here is “team”.
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What is Presumptive Disability for Social Security Benefits?If your disability is categorized as a “presumptive disability”, Social Security may pay you SSI disability benefits even before your case is decided.
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Social Security Reduces Past Relevant Work to Five Years for Disability BenefitsThe previous policy required people to provide detailed information about 15 years of work history.
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Happy 50th Anniversary, SSIThis year marks five decades that the Supplemental Security Income program, known as SSI, has been lending a helping hand to Americans who need financial help.
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3 Main Reasons Why the Government Denies Social Security Disability BenefitsEvery year, many American workers apply for disability benefits and are denied. But what are the main reasons for denials and how can they be avoided?
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New Rule on Food Donations Will Help SSI BeneficiariesUnder a new regulation, the Social Security Administration will no longer consider food expenses in their in-kind support and maintenance calculations.
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Question of the Month: Can I buy a house on SSDI or SSI?In qualifying potential mortgage holders, lending institutions look for income that is stable, reliable, and expected to continue for the foreseeable future
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Why it Can Be Difficult to Get Social Security Disability Payments for MSIf you're unable to walk after a multiple sclerosis episode, you may qualify for Social Security disability payments based on fatigue and lost mobility.
