What Are Attorney’s Fees in SSDI and SSI Claims?
While the advantages of having the help of an experienced disability advocate are obvious, most claimants want to know how much these services will cost before securing representation.
Social Security Disability Benefits for Children and Spouses
If the Social Security Administration determines that you qualify for disability, benefits may also be available for certain members of your family, such as your spouse or children.
Beyond the Medical Records: Alternative Evidence for Disability
If you sign up with an advocate or representative, they will also ask about treating history and send requests for records to various medical providers. But what if you don’t have much care? What if your medical records don’t paint a very clear picture of your limitations?
Non-Medical Reasons You Might Be Denied SSDI Benefits
Although you may experience serious medical problems that impact your ability to work, there are non-medical reasons that can prevent you from receiving benefits; we explain a few examples in this article.
Understanding your Social Security “Date Last Insured” for Disability
An individual’s “date last insured” establishes the period of coverage during which an individual must prove that they became disabled.
Can I Work While Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits?
In certain situations, a person who has applied for disability can remain eligible even if they have engaged in work activity following the onset of their disabling impairments. Here, we'll discuss some examples, including the Trial Work Period.
SSDI Disability Eligibility: Quarters of Coverage & Work Credits
Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI) is a federal insurance program available to those who have worked and paid in a certain amount to Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) taxes.
Medicare Eligibility under SSDI
If you are awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you are eligible for certain Medicare benefits after a 24-month waiting period, which begins the date you first become eligible to receive disability benefits.
The SSDI Appeals Council Process
After a Social Security Disability hearing, one of the most difficult aspects is waiting for the hearing decision to arrive in the mail. And then, what happens if you do not receive a Fully Favorable hearing decision?
Early Retirement and Disability Benefits
The process of being awarded SSDI benefits can take quite some time, and it is often an attractive option to take so-called “early retirement” from Social Security at age 62.