YES! A spouse, divorced spouse, children, and adult disabled child (before they turn 22) are all potentially eligible for benefits based on your disability. Each of them may receive up to 50% of your disability amount per month. The maximum that can be paid out for...
If you are awarded Social Security disability benefits, it is important to know that you may be eligible for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. However, these two programs have different eligibility requirements. This blog post will focus on the...
After filing for Social Security Disability benefits, it is important to be aware that it is a fairly lengthy process. You will have to complete all necessary Social Security forms and work diligently to ensure all your medical records are requested. If your claim is...
There are several clear reasons you may have been denied. You are earning too much money! While some work and income are allowed while receiving disability benefits, if you are earning over “SGA” (Substantial Gainful Activity), the monthly amount set by Federal law,...
This question is often asked, but not often explained well. Your SSDI benefits are typically calculated using your history of work earnings. If you are concerned about becoming disabled in the future, know that your SSDI amount is calculated using an average of your...
As disability attorneys, we have all witnessed the difficulties faced by our clients. Some clients have limited education and a poor understanding of the world in which we live. They are often rightfully angry about the hand they were dealt in life. While some people...
Nope. Once you are determined to be disabled by SSA or a hearing judge, a few things can terminate your benefits. First, you may age out of the program! Once you reach full retirement age (65-67, depending on your birthdate) you will be automatically converted to...
You’ve FINALLY received your Social Security disability benefits…what a relief! Now you’re getting mail that states your benefits are being reduced…but why?? Disability benefits can be reduced for several reasons, some of the most common of which are Worker’s...
To prevail on a Social Security Disability claim, the claimant must prove an inability to engage in substantial gainful activity, which the Administration generally defines as “work activity that involves doing significant physical or mental activities… [and] is the...
If you are awarded Social Security disability benefits, it is important to know that you may be eligible for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. However, these two programs have different eligibility requirements. This blog post will focus on the...
After you complete an application for Social Security disability benefits, you will be asked to fill out several forms and other paperwork. This includes forms such as the work history report. Although it may be easy to rush through filling out these forms, filling...
As more individuals come to identify as a gender different from the one they were designated at birth, the Social Security administration is starting to catch up to the times with a new policy. If you would like the Social Security Administration to recognize you as a...
If you are entitled to financial assistance through the Social Security Administration, it is always a good idea to review your case to ensure that you are receiving exactly what you may be entitled. Any number of issues may arise that might entitle you to increased...
With tax season right around the corner, a very common question asked is whether an individual has to file taxes when receiving Social Security Disability benefits and if they have to pay taxes on those benefits they receive. It is important to note that Supplemental...
When you file an application for Social Security Disability benefits, you will be required to complete various forms and provide certain information to properly file your application. Some of the required forms include consent for release of information form, adult...
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