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...

Social Security Disability Process And Benefits
Working after Filing for Social Security Disability: What is the Issue?
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...
Why Was I Denied?! I Really Cannot Work!
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,...
Can I Increase My SSDI Benefit Amount?
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...
When a Judge Appears Unfair
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...
Do I have to be on disability forever?
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...
Why Does Everyone Keep Taking My Benefits?
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...
Passive Income and Substantial Gainful Activity
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...
Social Security Disability: The Basics of Medicaid Eligibility
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...
Work History Report: Why is it Important and How it Can Help Your Case
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...
Social Security to Accept Self-Attestation Gender Policy
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...
2023 brings more SSD benefits
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...
Social Security Disability Benefits: Do I have to File Taxes?
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...
Social Security Disability Application Process: Initial, Reconsideration, and Hearing
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...
What does substantial gainful activity mean?
The first step in any social security disability case is whether the claimant has performed “Substantial Gainful Activity” (SGA) during the period they are alleging they were disabled. Substantial gainful activity is used to describe a level of work activity and...

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