Social Security Disability (SSD) is meant to be a benefit that supports those who are disabled as a result of work or other causes. Generally speaking, people must have enough work credits to qualify for SSD, though there are exceptions.As someone who will rely on...
Social Security Disability
Can you work while on Social Security Disability benefits?
Social Security Disability is an essential protection for those who are injured and unable to work. So long as you have enough credits paid into the Social Security Disability program, you can seek benefits if you suffer a disability that makes it impossible for you...
What’s Supplemental Security Income’s purpose?
When you have a disability, one of the things that might help you is Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI). SSDI is only made available to workers who have an appropriate number of work credits granted from the Social Security Administration (SSA).As most people...
Florida among states with highest Social Security payouts
If you live in Florida, then you're used to seeing many retired people. Florida is a well-known state for retirement, and people love the sandy beaches, warm weather and tropical vibes.What's interesting about Florida, though, is how many people collect Social...
Get help with your Social Security Disability application
If you suffer a disability as a result of an injury or deteriorating health, you may wish to look into obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD). This is compensation provided to you each month by the government. You earned this compensation by working, and if you...
Mental health concerns can qualify for Social Security Disability
As someone who has struggled with the trauma of a workplace accident, you may have trouble with emotional disturbances that make it hard for you to work. Maybe you have flashbacks or trouble sleeping at night; You might have panic attacks on the job or be exhausted.In...
Social media could impact disability benefits in the future
News from March 19, 2019, discussed an interesting claim that the Social Security Administration (SSA) may begin using social media to evaluate people's disability claims. Presently, the federal agency does use Facebook and Instagram to investigate cases of fraud, but...
Will Social Security Disability change in 2019?
There are lots of things about the Social Security system changing in 2019. Some of these things are positive, while others may not be. As someone who relies on Social Security Disability (SSD) or who intends to seek it, you need to know how this year's changes will...
Can you obtain your ex’s Social Security benefits?
If you got a divorce earlier in life but now have reached retirement, one of your questions may be if you can ask for your ex-spouse's Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.While you might have been entitled to spousal benefits in the past, the truth is that you...
Get your appeal heard for Social Security Disability
As someone who has applied for disability benefits and been denied, you're in a difficult position and long waiting game. With the current government shutdown, you are fortunate that your paperwork is already processed since you can appeal and have your appeal heard....