Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be complicated. One of the most important parts of the process is gathering strong evidence. Without the right documents, your application may be denied even if your condition is serious. Many first-time...
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Can patients with cancer qualify for SSDI benefits?
Certain medical issues make it difficult for people to work. Illnesses can reduce people's energy levels and make it more challenging than normal for them to handle physically- or mentally-demanding tasks. In some cases, the treatment required for an illness can also...
How is disability determined when applying for SSDI
Determining disability is one of the steps that will be observed before an applicant receives Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Ohio's Division of Disability Determination Services (DDS) will determine whether your medical condition can be...
How many applicants actually receive SSDI benefits?
Most working adults contribute to Social Security. Employers withhold funds from every paycheck to make Social Security contributions on behalf of direct-hire employees. Small business owners and self-employed independent contractors make Social Security contributions...
3 basic requirements when applying for SSDI benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) helps oversee several crucial benefits programs. Workers make regular contributions through payroll withholdings. If they work for long enough, they may be eligible for retirement benefits after a certain age. Unfortunately,...
How much must workers earn to qualify for SSDI benefits?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are an earned benefit. Workers make contributions to Social Security through their paychecks and may then be eligible for SSDI benefits when they can no longer work. The Social Security Administration (SSA) tracks...
What is the Compassionate Allowances List?
People who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) must have a condition that meets the SSA’s definition of a disability. This means that the condition will either eventually cause the person to die or will...
Understanding the differences between SSI and SSDI
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may seem similar and tend to confuse many, with most assuming these two mean the same thing. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) manages both programs, SSI and SSDI are two...
Are you qualified for Social Security Disability Insurance?
Life is unpredictable and can sometimes present sudden, unfortunate circumstances. You might fall ill, develop a disability and find yourself unable to work because of such illness or disability. In such situations, being unable to claim disability insurance can lead...
How to prove disability
One of the scariest things that can happen to you is losing the ability to work. When this happens, you may no longer be capable of providing for your family. This is especially tragic if you need to stop working due to medical reasons. If you have a serious medical...
