Ohio Social Security Disability And SSI Legal Blog
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What determines SSI benefits for disabled children?
Ohio children have negligible sources of income. Because of that, the SSA looks at more than income when determining eligibility. They look at the collective resources of the household. This is true even for children who leave home for school but return to it. So what...
4 ways to improve your odds of receiving SSDI benefits
A serious injury or illness may make it impossible for you to support yourself and your family members. Fortunately, if you have a sufficient work history to go along with your disability, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. To apply...
How can I avoid delays in the appeals process?
When dealing with Social Security benefits, delays happen due to various things. Some may be out of your control, but other delays may be due to something you do. The Social Security Administration explains that there are some things you can do to help move your...
What is necessary to prove disability?
If you suffer from a medical condition that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for social security disability benefits. In order to receive benefits, there are certain requirements that you must meet. If you meet the eligibility requirements, your next...
Low vision may qualify for government benefits
Ohio residents over the age of 65 may qualify for Supplemental Security Income. However, if you are younger than 65, have limited resources and visual disability, you might also be eligible for SSI through the Social Security Administration. We often help clients file...
What differentiates long-term from short-term disability?
Disabled Ohio residents may want to look into Social Security Disability insurance. This insurance helps many disabled people live on their own despite their conditions. Today we will look into the difference between long-term and short-term disability. We will look...
What is a special needs trust?
Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSSI) can be complicated, depending on the circumstances surrounding the payouts. Generally speaking, if an individual has a trust in his or her name, the trust will count as a resource against SSI. This means that for every...
Answers to 4 common questions about Social Security disability
Social Security disability is available to people who cannot work due to a medical condition. However, not every disabled worker is eligible. To qualify, you must have a work history during which you paid Social Security taxes. Your age determines the required length...
Does your disability count?
It may be easy to think that there are only a few reasons that people qualify for social security disability. Dire impairments like paralysis or severe PTSD make sense as those can clearly impact your employment and quality of life. The net of SSD is wide though, and...
How do I know if my deceased spouse has enough work credits?
To get disabled widow’s or widower’s benefits, your spouse must have enough Social Security work credits. Work credits are kind of confusing because there is not a standard number for everyone. Each situation is different. There are, however, factors that can help you...
