Anyone who has applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or is in the process of applying knows that wait times for answers from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and state-level Disability Determination Services (DDS) can be extreme. These offices acknowledge that it takes too long for initial decisions regarding SSDI claims and, at this … Read more
Social Security has expanded the Compassionate Allowances List (CAL), a list of medical conditions and diseases that qualify for expedited processing by the Social Security Administration (SSA) when someone files for a disability benefits claim. Close to 300 conditions are included on the CAL, including ALS, early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, certain types of cancer, and rare … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced a 2.5% benefit increase in 2025 for recipients of Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Over 72 million Americans will enjoy this change. Retirement benefits will, on average, increase by about $50 per month beginning in January 2025. Cost-of-Living Adjustments for SSI Payments Cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) … Read more
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application is going through a makeover. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced they’re making major changes. Soon, the application will be easier and faster to complete, making a tedious and terrifying prospect just a little simpler. What to Expect from the New SSI Online Application The current application for SSI … Read more
As you near retirement age, plenty of questions develop. Your financial status is, of course, paramount. If you currently receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it’s natural to want to know if your disability benefits will end, or if you are entitled to greater benefits. Here is information about … Read more
Getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is now much easier. The Social Security Administration has made a change to reduce the work history period required for review in the evaluation process from 15 to five years, simplifying the administrative burden for applicants, improving accuracy, and boosting chances of getting approved for benefits. Reducing … Read more
Applying and being approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can take months if not more than a year from start to finish. It may be necessary to appeal a rejection and start from scratch with your application with the help of an SSDI lawyer. During this time, life … Read more
It isn’t easy to apply for Social Security disability insurance. Getting every line-item right, providing necessary documentation, and making sure you didn’t miss any steps or requirements is demanding, especially when you have a disability. Most SSDI applications, in fact, are rejected, either because of medical reasons or because the technical requirements were not met. … Read more
Many people are eligible for benefits under both the Social Security Disability Income program (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI). This dual qualification is referred to as “concurrent,” and here is the scoop on whether you qualify. Qualifying for SSDI and SSI Both SSDI and SSI use the same definitions for disabilities, which … Read more
If you have qualified for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits because of a disability that prevents you from working, your child may also be eligible for monthly cash benefits as a dependent of a disabled parent. These child benefits are known as auxiliary or dependent benefits. The child is known as an auxiliary beneficiary. … Read more