People unable to work and earn a living due to a disabling condition may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits through the Social Security Administration. However, the decision of whether a person can work or not does not fall to the person or to...
Who can qualify for SSI benefits?
Supplemental security income, or SSI, provides payments from the Social Security Administration for those who qualify. You may be eligible if you have a disability, are blind or are older than age 65. You must also show limited financial resources and income. Learn...
What’s the difference between SSDI and SSI benefits?
When a person is unable to work because of a physical or mental disability, this is more than an inconvenience. It often leads to hardship and financial struggles, especially for those who will have to deal with their disability long-term. In some cases, these Ohio...
Does depression qualify me for disability benefits?
Getting out of bed in the morning may be one of the most difficult things you have to do each day. Your day may also hold little promise of anything better coming along. In fact, you may feel overwhelmed with thoughts of hopelessness, low energy, difficulty remaining...
Will you have to go to a disability hearing?
When you are unable to work due to a medical condition, physical limitation or sickness, it has a significant impact on your financial health. In addition to your physical suffering, you also have to worry about how your lack of income will affect your medical care,...
Will your condition fast-track you for disability benefits?
Qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits is not always easy. If the condition with which you suffer is rare or complex, it may not be among those in the Social Security Administration's "blue book," the official list of approved conditions that qualify you...
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Is your disability case under review?
The disability benefits you received from the Social Security Administration may have come just in time. You may recall the long, tedious process of applying for disability and the tense weeks of waiting to learn if the SSA accepted your application. Meanwhile, you...
Not successful with your SSDI claim? You are not alone
If you are unable to work due to a disabling medical condition, injury or illness, you know how important it is to secure financial support through a disability claim. Your inability to hold gainful employment can have a devastating effect on your financial stability,...
How can you prove you have a valid disability?
If you are unable to work due to a disabling medical condition, you may feel overwhelmed by your situation and unsure of what to do next. When you cannot work, you cannot support yourself and your family. Your disability can cause you stress, frustration and financial...
