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Dealing With a Sudden Disability
What can I do if a sudden injury prevents me from returning to work? An accident or act of violence can change your life in an instant. Survivors of a serious accident may struggle to cope with not just their physical injuries, but the financial…
Are My Disability Payments Taxable?
Losing the ability to work is a relatively common but disruptive fact of life, which is why disability insurance programs exist. In fact, New York is one of the few states that requires most employers to offer short-term disability insurance to supplement the federal Social…
Understanding the Listing of Medical Impairments
What medical conditions will qualify me to receive SSDI or SSI benefits? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offer financial assistance for those suffering from certain medical conditions. The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a list of certain medical conditions that…
I’m Receiving Social Security Disability – Can My Family Receive Auxiliary Benefits?
Accidents, illnesses, and any number of other calamities can suddenly and unexpectedly remove you from the workforce. When that happens, it generally has a very disruptive effect on a family’s finances. For that reason, in addition to offering disability benefits to the worker, the Social…
SSDI v SSI: Which Benefits Should I Seek?
What is the difference between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If you are disabled and struggling to cover your expenses, you may wish to consider applying for benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA offers two different programs…
Veterans – What You Need to Know About Social Security Disability
If you are a military veteran, first of all thank you for your service and dedication to America; we truly and genuinely appreciate it. And as a veteran, you more than most Americans have earned and deserve the benefits that your fellow citizens have approved…
Unraveling The Confusion With State and Private Short Term Disability Coverage
Short-term Disability Insurance is a protection for workers that the State of New York requires most of its employers to offer. Unlike insurance programs such as Workers’ Compensation, which cover injuries that occur on the jobsite, short-term disability insurance covers workers who are temporarily unable…
SSDI Applicants Could Experience Delays
How can I speed up the Social Security Disability claims process? For millions of disabled Americans, Social Security Disability benefits provide much needed financial support. Each year, upwards of 10 million people will receive SSDI benefits. Without these benefits, disabled Americans that cannot work could…
Budget Cuts Could Be Coming to SSDI
What could cuts to the Social Security Disability Insurance program mean for me? The Social Security Disability program evolved from the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Though the original program contained the term “disability” it did not in…
Can My Employer Demote Me Because I Became Disabled?
The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that one in three working Americans will become disabled before reaching retirement age. In some cases, disability results from a workplace injury or occupational illness; in others, it results from an accident outside of work or another illness…
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