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Imagine being told that you’re not eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and even “not disabled” because you’re physically able to do a job that no one does any longer – like cut articles out of a newspaper? (Many younger people wouldn’t...
Living with a partial disability can be challenging. Understanding how this affects your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is essential. Knowing the criteria and what steps to take can make navigating the process smoother. SSDI eligibility...
For individuals suffering from severe medical conditions, navigating the complexities of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can feel like a nearly impossible undertaking. When all of one’s energy is being channeled into either getting...
As we step into the new year, individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance may be curious about the potential impact of the 2024 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment on their benefits. The COLA is an annual adjustment meant to counteract the effects...
You may feel a tremendous sense of relief after being approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits after a disabling injury or illness has made it impossible to continue to work. That’s particularly true if the approval process was a long one – as...
Are you waiting for your doctor to put you on “disability?” A lot of people who have serious medical issues spend an agonizing amount of time waiting for their primary care physicians or a specialist they see to tell them they need to file a disability claim – and...
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines they have paid you more Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits than you are entitled to, they will consider this an overpayment. Such cases typically require you to repay the excess amount. However,...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be a lifeline when you are unable to work due to a disability. In fact, the Social Security Administration reports that in 2021, over 9 million people received disability payments. Unfortunately, applying...
If you have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance, you likely have not worked for at least a year. Unfortunately, more than 60% of SSDI claims receive denials on their first submission. If you have received a denial, you may feel anxious and defeated, but...
Getting a mental health diagnosis is the first step to relieving your symptoms. As a working-class individual, however, you may worry that the treatment and recovery may sideline you and make it impossible to work. If so, how will you pay the bills? Social Security...