One issue that often confuses clients is that the program known as "disability" is really made up two different programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).SSDI is available to workers who have made enough money to pay...
Month: December 2016
Applying for Disability with Fibromyalgia
It can be difficult to get your disability application approved if you're claiming you can no longer work due to fibromyalgia, a condition with no known cause, that can be extremely difficult to treat.The problem is that when reviewing applications, the Social...
Claimant’s Responsibilities
Anyone who has paid enough taxes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) has a right to file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act. Even without coverage under Title II, an individual who is disabled may...
Incarceration and Disability
I recently met a correctional physician, who had a tattoo of the Eighth Amendment on his arm. Why? Because the incarcerated are the only population guaranteed access to healthcare under the Constitution. The tattoo serves as a daily reminder of the difficulties facing...
Applying for Disability Benefits Following a Cancer Diagnosis
Anyone who has lived with loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer knows just how devastating the disease can be and how difficult it can be for someone suffering from cancer to support themselves. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes cancer as a...
2017 Changes to SSDI and SSI
The new year is right around the corner, and with it comes several changes to the law when it comes to qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The first change to SSDI is a slight increase in how much you have...
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