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Category Archives: SSDI
Preparing for the SSD Hearing
What will happen during the SSD hearing? The fact is that over half of all SSD claims will initially be denied. If your initial claim is denied, you have the right to file an appeal. In New York and many other states, you may be…
Wait times for Social Security benefit appeals leave people in limbo
The radio program Marketplace recently featured a story about the backlogs for Social Security Disability Insurance applicants that in some cases have gone on so long the applicant died before ever receiving benefits. In fact, in 2016 alone about 7,400 people died waiting for their…
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…
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…
What You Need to Know about the Medical Exam for Social Security Disability
What should I expect during the medical exam for SSDI benefits? Certain applicants for Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income disability benefits will be required to submit to a medical examination, also referred to as a consultative exam (CE). The medical exam may…
How to Lose at Your Social Security Disability Hearing – Top Behaviors to Avoid
You’ve waited for so long and now, you finally have a social security disability hearing date. Don’t get excited just yet, having a hearing does not automatically mean you’ll be granted social security disability benefits. This will depend solely on what the administrative law judge…
SSDI Benefits for Cancer Patients
Can I obtain SSDI benefits if I have been diagnosed with cancer? Battling cancer can leave you physically, emotionally, and financially drained. Cancer patients may be unable to continue working on a fulltime basis. For individuals who have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer,…
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