The average person doesn't know much about Social Security Disability (SSD) insurance benefits. They know that their contributions to Social Security out of every paycheck help fund the program and that they may be eligible for benefits if they develop a medical...
Social Security Disability Insurance
SSD recipients will see 8.7% increase in monthly payments
When the first of the year arrives, recipients of benefits overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA) will get a nice surprise in the form of an 8.7% increase in those very benefits. This group includes the millions of disabled workers who receive Social...
There’s a different SSDI standard for some blue-collar workers
Getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has long been a difficult process. Some adults dealing with debilitating and painful conditions don't even apply for benefits because they have heard that almost no one gets approved. It is true that the...
When SSA denies your claim because it isn’t “expected to last”
Maybe you’ve had a pretty serious injury in a wreck that has left you with external and internal pins in your leg, meaning you are utterly immobile. Maybe you’ve developed a form of leukemia or some other type of cancer, and the illness combined with the treatment has...
How long does it take to appeal denied SSDI benefits?
By the time you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may have already been out of work for several weeks. You may have big medical bills and no clear idea about when or if you will ever be able to return to gainful employment. Provided...
How do I boost my chances of winning my SSD appeal?
In a perfect world, a disabled individual would have all the support they need (financial, physical and emotional) to get through the difficulty. However, the world is far from perfect. Social Security Disability (SSD) is a tax-payer funded federal insurance program...
When can your SSD benefits be terminated?
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits provide vital relief to individuals who are no longer able to work due to injuries or illnesses. While SSD benefits are ongoing provided that you meet the disability criteria as outlined by the Social Security Administration,...
Here is what you need to provide when applying for SSD benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) offers financial relief to workers who can no longer earn a living due to a long-term injury or disability. You and your employer make contributions as you work so that you are eligible if you need it. While this may sound...
3 key questions to ask before applying for Social Security Disability?
A workplace accident can result in an injury or illness that renders you unable to engage in any productive activity. If this happens, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. If you are considering applying for SSD benefits, it is important...
What should you do when you can’t keep working?
Some disabilities occur suddenly, such as after a serious collision or a workplace accident that causes catastrophic injuries and renders the person unable to be gainfully employed again. But other disabilities occur slowly over time. For instance, that nagging...