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,...
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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...
There’s a special SSDI rule that applies to blue-collar workers
Not everyone with a medical issue qualifies for disability benefits. Especially if someone needs Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the standard is relatively strict. Most workers have to prove that they are incapable of doing any work because of...
People with anxiety disorders can qualify for SSD benefits
People often associate anxiety with nervousness. However, anxiety is more than that; it could limit your ability to do simple tasks, like talking to people. With this condition, you could feel restless and fall into a rabbit hole of negative thoughts, worsening your...
Can I go back to work while receiving my disability benefits?
Anyone can face tough times after sustaining a disabling injury or health condition, making their Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) a vital resource. If an injured worker cannot make a living while recovering, they can rely on benefit payments to help them...
How do I get SSD benefits after back surgery?
Pop! Crack! Snap! These are all fun sounds to hear when watching an action movie but not what we want to hear coming from our back. You likely have a lot of questions if those action-packed sounds signal a need for back surgery instead of a fun night out at the...