Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits requires a great deal of paperwork, documentation, proof, and jumping through hoops. There are so many details an applicant must cover to get through the system – it’s very easy to overlook an element or think it might not be completely necessary and then have a claim denied. You … Read more
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits is not an easy process. There are many forms that need to be filed and documentation that must be submitted. Even if you manage to get it all right, there is a good chance something will go wrong. Applicants hear many excuses and jump through many hoops to get … Read more
Anyone who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will see some positive changes to their payouts when it comes to receiving benefits this year. These shifts will vary for some recipients depending on things like Medicare, primary insurance amount, type and length of disability, and more, but it is essential … Read more
Sometimes luck plays a role in our lives. A good thing comes along that you weren’t expecting like a job offer or winning the lottery. There are always lucky moments to be had. When it comes to applying for Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI), however, achieving the outcome you want is all about skill and … Read more
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a process that is often riddled with speed bumps and many applicants get rejected, must start over, and lose out on benefits in the process. Knowing how the programs work, what’s possible for you, and where things go from here is the first step to acquiring SSDI … Read more
People who have developed a life-altering disability are already mentally and physically stressed. Their work, daily activities, and lifestyle have all been forced to change, along with their overall wellness. Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) should deliver some peace of mind, but with the current wait times for approval for SSDI claims, there … Read more
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are both disability programs that offer cash benefits for people who are disabled. Their similarity in name, however, is where the things they have in common end, particularly when it comes to their differing financial eligibility requirements. Comparing SSI and SSDI SSDI is available to … Read more
The Appropriations Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that contains funding for the work of the Social Security Administration (SSA). For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) candidates, this action matters because, while there is more funding to be had, there still isn’t quite enough funding to go around. Details of … Read more
Your application for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) goes through many hands before a decision is rendered. It can feel like you’re going through this process alone once you’ve filled out the paperwork but there are many entities and individuals involved. Some people you might communicate with directly, others remain behind the scenes. But if … Read more
When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, patience is required. Typically, it takes three to six months for the Disability Determination Services (DDS) to approve or deny an application for disability benefits. Right now, the DDS backlog exceeds 1 million cases. But it only gets worse from there, unless you have the help … Read more