Supplemental Security Income work incentives are available for disabled or blind recipients. They can help you to get back to work more easily. The Social Security Administration explains it offers a range of work incentives. Impairment-related work expenses IRWEs are...
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Who can apply for SSI and how can they do so?
If you are in need of additional income to make ends meet, you may feel overwhelmed at the thought of applying for Supplement Security Income. Here is some information to help you get started with the process. Who can apply? SSI is available to all qualifying United...
Do you need to inform the SSA of your desire to return to work?
SSD insurance can provide the financial support you need while you recover from an unexpected injury. However, if you reach a point in your recovery where you desire to return to work, you may wonder how necessary it is to verbalize this desire to the Social Security...
How the reconsideration stage works in the SSDI appeals process
Many Ohio residents apply for Social Security Disability Insurance and then receive denials in response. While you may feel frustrated if you are among them, know that this is not uncommon and that many SSDI applicants wind up having the U.S. Social Security...
Chronic pain and SSDI: What you should know
If you have been injured in a workplace accident or have developed a condition as a result of your job, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance. This type of benefit allows people who are unable to work due to an injury or condition to make ends...
When may MS qualify for disability benefits?
A chronic medical condition such as multiple sclerosis may prevent you from working. As reported by Medical News Today, if your doctor expects an impairment to last for at least one year, you may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. The Social Security...
Avoid these common missteps when applying for SSDI
When you can no longer able to work due to a disability, you may want to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) only approves about 36% of claims, according to CNBC. Often, applicant...
What should I know about the Compassionate Allowances program?
It can be a scary time if your adult child has suddenly come down with a condition that has resulted in a serious disability, particularly if you do not earn enough to pay for your child’s treatment and other needs. This is where Social Security Disability Insurance...
What to expect before your SSI appeal hearing?
If you receive an SSI denial, you may feel helpless. Fortunately, according to the SSA, you can appeal the decision. When you appeal, you will have a new hearing scheduled. Before your hearing, you may have questions about the process. Will you appear before a judge?...
Do SSDI recipients receive cost-of-living increases?
Inflation is an economic phenomenon that happens when the prices of goods and services rise. Because prices are at a 13-year high, you may find your Social Security Disability Insurance benefits do not cover the soaring costs of food, rent, utilities and other...