Social Security Disability

With a government shutdown in place, a major question people have is how it will affect Social Security Disability (SSD). Right now, the government shutdown affects around 25 percent of the government.The best news so far is that the payments made to those with...

When a government agency shows up on the caller ID, most people pay attention.That's probably exactly what scammers are counting on when they "spoof" the number used to report fraud to the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Spoofing is a way of electronically altering...

Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) is a stressful task. You never know if the application will be denied or approved when you send it in. Some applications are denied and the applicant believed they had a strong case for receiving benefits. The best piece...

Qualifying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be difficult for some and very easy for others. It all depends on the individual situation. The application process is straightforward and if you don't follow it...

If you are injured at work or become sickened with an illness that prevents you from going back to work for a period of 12 months or more, you might be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. These benefits will help you manage your finances and health...

As previous posts here have mentioned, it can be a difficult process for residents of Central Florida to get disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, even if they have a bona fide illness or injury. The obstacles with getting these benefits are one...

A previous post on this blog talked about how the recent federal budget proposal, which passed through Congress, offers some promise that the Social Security Administration will get additional funding that it can use to reduce the growing backlog of administrative...

Celebrating Women's History Month this month means looking at how far women have come over the past decades. However, it also means looking at what constraints and difficulties they still face. Are women afforded the same rights and benefits? And do they have access...

A common misconception about the Social Security Disability program, particularly benefits offered through SSDI program as opposed to SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is that it is a "welfare" system for those who, on a flimsy excuse, choose not to continue...

Contrary to some rumors, it is not true that undocumented immigrants can get Social Security disability benefits the same way that an American citizen who lives in Central Florida can. In fact, someone who is not in this country legally is not eligible for Social...