Social Security Disability Insurance is an entitlement program. This means that people who receive benefits in this matter have worked for them. Another example of an entitlement program is traditional Social Security. As a result, just like with “regular” Social...
What may shorten the processing time for SSDI claims?
As an Ohio resident with a condition that keeps you from making a living, you may be looking for ways to help support yourself in the absence of an income. You may, depending on eligibility, be able to find relief through obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance...
What is the prescribed period of the DWB?
When your loved one dies with disability benefits, there may be an option for you to still get some benefits if you are a disabled person. If someone is already disabled, the process may be straightforward. What happens if you suffer a disability after the death of...
The most common reasons SSDI applications get denied
An injury may do more than sideline you for a day or two. It may wind up costing you the livelihood you have worked hard to get. When you apply for Social Security Disability or SSDI, you may receive a denial rather quickly. What may make your application more prone...
Can you get disability benefits for depression?
Ohio residents like you may suffer from disabling mental health issues. Over the years, mental disorders have received more attention and legitimacy as disabilities. Now, you can file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits if you suffer from certain...
The value of the Ticket to Work program
Recipients of social security disability benefits in Ohio may desire to return to work as they learn to effectively manage their disability. Valuable resources designed to provide support and career guidance can facilitate the process of returning to work. The Ticket...
SSDI benefits may be available for your emphysema
Emphysema is a serious medical condition that interferes with a person’s ability to breathe. If you have this condition, you may experience shortness of breath or have difficulty exhaling. Either way, your emphysema diagnosis may interfere with your ability to work....
What do you know about new SSA rules for keeping your benefits?
If you receive SSA benefits, new rules could complicate your ongoing eligibility. Are you prepared for more frequent reviews? AARP explores the new rules and how they affect disability benefits recipients. Ensure that you know how to protect your benefits and status....
Blindness, SSDI, and the earnings limit
Those who are disabled often face many challenges, but the financial impact of the inability to work is often devastating. From losing the ability to walk to brain damage, there are many ways in which people are incapacitated and unable to work. However, blindness is...
Preparing to apply for disabled widow’s and widower’s benefits
When you apply for disabled widow's or widower's benefits with the Social Security Administration, you will need to provide quite a bit of information at your appointment. The SSA explains that if you have all the information at hand, your appointment will go smoother...
