The U.S. federal government created the Social Security program to support some of our nation's most vulnerable people -- the ones who are disabled and unable to earn an income for themselves. Through the Social Security Disability benefits program, someone who is too...
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What are Social Security Disability work credits?
To qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD), workers need to have earned what are called "work credits." These are proof that you have worked a sufficient amount and paid a sufficient amount into the Social Security system to receive disability benefits under the...
What if my illness isn’t on the list of qualifying disabilities?
The list of medical conditions that automatically qualify you to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) is fairly long. However, this list still does not include all the medical conditions that might establish your right to receive these vital government benefits....
Social Security Increases Benefits and SGA Rules in 2019
The year is almost over, which means that once again the Social Security Administration has announced an increase in benefits for disabled Americans.Those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which individuals pay into while working, will see their...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Disability Benefits
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is the name of a group of genetic disorders affecting roughly 1 in every 5,000 people globally.Symptoms can include stretchy skin and hypermobility of joints, resulting in joint pain and frequent dislocations. Abnormal scarring is another common...
What’s the ‘date of onset’ for my disability?
The onset date of your disability is important for determining how much you can receive in Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. That's because, once you qualify for benefits, you can receive "back pay" for benefits that you didn't receive when you first became...
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