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 […]
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Do 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingHow to File Taxes When Receiving Social Security Disability Payments
It may be a cliché, but there is some truth in it: the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. But what happens when you are approved for Social Security disability benefits? Are you required to file taxes? Do I Have to File Taxes for My Disability Benefits? The Internal Revenue […]
Continue ReadingHow Long Does a Social Security Continuing Disability Review Take?
Learn more about social security disability: If you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you are already familiar with how complex the process can be. Applying for, and being awarded benefits can take a substantial amount of time, and generally requires significant documentation of […]
Continue ReadingStrategies for Winning Your Social Security Disability Hearing
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your application for Social Security disability benefits, you have the right to appeal this decision. There are several levels of appeal, starting with a reconsideration determination. If the SSA denies your request for reconsideration, the next step is to request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). […]
Continue ReadingPoor Form! Why bad form letters get in between you and the work needed to win your disability claim.
Social Security has one true love. That love is form letters. There’s nothing scandalous about this statement. The SSA is an enormous government agency responsible for administering complicated benefits to millions of Americans. That said, they’re not very good at it. Most of the calls we have with our clients are productive. We’re getting updates […]
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