Common mistakes after denial of SSDI application
The most common question our social security disability lawyers are asked is whether I should appeal for social security after being denied SSDI. Our lawyers have the most reliable answer for you: Yes! You should appeal for SSDI after you have been denied at least one. Amongst the vast amount of applications received only 20% […]
SSDI vs SSI | What is the difference between them?
The main difference between SSDI and SSI is that one is simply merit-based disability benefits if they have enough credits and the other is need-based, provided only to low income individuals The Social Security Administration (SSA) runs both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) under the Federal programs. The disability […]
How to win at a Social Security Disability Appeal?
Let’s face this: filing an application for disability is the easiest part. Winning a disability benefit in the first attempt is what takes a winning. However, do not be disappointed if you did not win the benefits at first go. In fact, roughly every 2 out of 3 people who apply for social security disability […]
Disability Insurance | Spouse with Mental Disability
About a quarter i.e., 1/4th of the people who ultimately file for disability benefits who have mental impairments are granted benefits. The Social Security Administration is aware of the many kinds of mental illnesses that come as you age older. Therefore, here are multiple mental illnesses listed in the Blue Book online such as Acute […]
Does Medicare or Medicaid come with Disability?
In the American Social Security Disability system, the disabled have the option of two ways of utilizing disability benefits. Of the types of insurance is known as Medicare and the opposite is known as Medicaid. While both of these programs provide medical insurance, the way the application for each works and the eligibility criteria are […]
What are my chances of winning a Social Security Appeal?
The chances of winning a disability appeal after you’ve been rejected by the SSA, depends solely on your medical condition and if required, your disability attorney. Since each disability case is different, approval at a disability hearing doesn’t mean that you have the same chance of getting benefits when you file an appeal. But we […]
What to do when Social Security Disability Insurance won’t pay because doctors can’t diagnose your disease
Social Security disability benefits are available for people who have been working but become disabled and unable to work. If you are under 24 when you become disabled, you must have worked one and a half years during the three years before your disability began. For people over age 24, there must be a medical […]
How to determine what you’ll receive in Social Security Benefits
According to a report by the Insured Retirement Institute, a majority of baby boomer are either underprepared or worse unprepared for their retirement – means they have nothing to fall back on for retirement. This is where the Social Security comes in. Social Security Program is very important for the US senior citizens. From contributing […]
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Claiming Social Security
The Social Security Administration, SSA provides Social Security benefits that make up the primary source of income for almost 63 million Americans each month as of June 2019. These Social Security benefits are calculated based on the amount of social security taxes filed on the 35 highest-paid years in the workforce. Many people wait until […]
How this event can lift Social Security’s COLA in 2020
More than 63 million Americans receive Social Security benefit checks each month. While most of these social security beneficiaries are retired workers, this makes up every 1 in 6 Americans who rely on this monthly social security benefit system. For many people receiving the benefits, this implies more than half of their monthly incomes. No […]