If you can’t work due to a disability, then you may be eligible for monthly cash benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Depending on when your disability started and when you applied for Social Security disability benefits, you may even be able to receive retroactive payments. This is typically referred to as back pay. […]
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Social Media Implications on Disability Benefits Claims
The rise in popularity of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) has had significant implications on Social Security disability benefits claims in recent years. The Social Security Administration, insurance companies, and legal professionals now often turn to social media platforms to gather evidence and information related to disability claims. How […]
Continue ReadingFrustrated by Social Security Wait Times? You Are Not Alone.
Did you know the average Social Security wait time to receive a decision on a disability benefits claim is 222 days? The Social Security Administration (SSA) plays a crucial role in providing support to millions of Americans. Social Security wait times are stretching near a year for decisions. Whether it’s retirement benefits, disability claims, or […]
Continue ReadingCan I qualify for disability without medical treatment?
In most cases, no, you can’t qualify for disability without medical treatment. Getting necessary medical treatment, and documenting your illness with doctors and providers who understand your condition is critical to winning a disability case, and critical for your own well-being.For a lot of people unable to work, it becomes harder to get treatment. They […]
Continue ReadingSocial Security Disability Reviews After Age 50, 55, and 60
The process of applying for Social Security disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be a long, complicated process. Even people with severe impairments may struggle to qualify for benefits, given the requirements set forth by the SSA. Under the regulations, an applicant must not only prove that they are disabled or have […]
Continue ReadingCan You Collect Social Security and Long-Term Disability?
If you are unable to work due to an impairment, you may have several options for receiving monthly disability benefits. Disability programs offered by the federal government and private insurers offer an important safety net for anyone who suffers a medical condition or mental health impairment that affects their ability to work. There are specific […]
Continue ReadingCan You Get SSI and SSDI Disability Benefits?
If you have a medical condition that prevents you from working, you will probably apply for one of two federal programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Their respective eligibility requirements are different, but they share an important purpose: helping disabled individuals access the financial resources and medical care they need. […]
Continue ReadingSocial Security Disability Decision Letter
Social Security Disability can be a lifeline for those who have disabling medical conditions and need financial support. When you submit your application for benefits, how and when can you expect to receive a decision on your claim? Once a medical determination has been made in your Social Security Disability claim, you will receive a […]
Continue ReadingSocial Security Hearings and Centralized Scheduling
As of January 20, 2020, the Office of Hearings Operations has updated the Standard Operating Procedures to Centralized Scheduling Units. This means that there are new guidelines that will standardize communications between Regional Centralized Scheduling Units (RSCU) and representatives. With this change, the RSCU will request all representatives (or firms) to provide the dates that […]
Continue ReadingCan You Get Short-Term or Temporary Disability Benefits?
A short-term disability does not qualify as a disability for either SSDI or SSI benefits. But you do have other options. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two disability programs that offer benefits to individuals with disabilities: SSDI pays benefits to individuals with disabilities and certain members of their families if they have worked long […]
Continue ReadingDo Long-Term Disability Benefits Have to Be Paid Back If I Start Receiving Social Security?
If you become disabled due to an illness or injury, you may look to two different forms of benefits to support you financially while you are unable to work: long-term disability (LTD) insurance and Social Security disability insurance (SSDI). Each type of benefit has an important role to play for people with disabilities. Together, they […]
Continue ReadingDifference Between SSI and SSDI
SSDI vs. SSI – When dealing with the federal government, it isn’t uncommon to hear a lot of acronyms. It can easily become confusing, especially when you are new to the system: SSA, SSI, ALJ, CDR, SSDI. What do they all mean and what is the difference between SSDI vs. SSI? Difference Between Social Security […]
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Difference and Choosing Between Long-Term Disability and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?
Finding yourself partially or totally disabled has devastating effects on your body and mind. Fortunately, there are resources and benefits for people who are unable to work due to an injury or medical condition. The most commonly used benefits are long-term disability insurance and Social Security disability insurance (SSDI). Both programs have their benefits and […]
Continue ReadingSocial Security Disability Hearings and Appeals Offices in NJ And PA
The Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) oversees hearings and making decisions on social security disability claims. There are currently three offices that serve residents of New Jersey and eight offices that serve residents of Pennsylvania. Each office holds hearings in front of administrative law judges (ALJs) that conduct hearings and impart decisions on social security […]
Continue ReadingNew Jersey, Pennsylvania, & National Disability Statistics
Health is something that many of us take for granted. Yet for individuals with disabilities, having a medical or mental health problem can affect daily life in dramatic ways. As our health status can change in an instant, understanding more about disability is vital to our overall safety and well-being. Disability Across the United States […]
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