It depends. The Social Security Administrations does have some programs for people who have been approved for disability to try to return to work full-time and in some cases you can work part-time. The first step in every disability case is are you working? And if you...
SSD – Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
How much can you get in Supplemental Security Income?
If you're interested in obtaining Supplemental Security Income (SSI) along with your current Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may be interested in how much they pay out presently. Like with Social Security benefits, the maximum federal SSI also increases...
What are Acceptable Medical Sources?
There are a variety of medical providers who treat medical conditions. However, the Social Security Administration maintains a specific list of medical professionals they consider Acceptable Medical Sources. They include: licensed physicians (both Medical and...
What is a transferrable skill?
If a claimant is 50 there is a good chance the during your hearing the judge and vocational expert will talk about transferrable skills. Skills are knowledge about a job that is gained by performing the job. A skill requires the exercise of judgment that goes beyond...
Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit for low to moderate income working people. This Tax Credit incentivizes work while providing additional support to low income workers, particularly workers with children. People working part-time often receive...
Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is different than Supplemental Security Income (SSI), because SSDI is intended to replace wages while SSI boosts those wages. Both programs do supplement the income of those who are unable to work, but they are not the...
Supplemental Security Income increases in 2018
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can give you peace of mind when you have a low income that you need to boost. Each year, the limits are adjusted as needed, and 2018 will be no different. 2018's federal SSI benefits and limits have been released, so it's a good idea...
How do you know if you qualify for Supplemental Security Income?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program offered through the Federal government. It's funded by the general tax revenues and doesn't come from the Social Security taxes paid each year.Unlike Social Security, Supplemental Security Income is designed to boost the...
Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income
You were injured and now live with a disability. You already receive Social Security Disability (SSD), but your financial situation isn't as good as you'd like. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be the answer.Not everyone qualifies for SSI. Those who do can...
Non-Adversarial Lawyering
In an adversarial system, two advocates represent the interests of competing parties before a judge or impartial tribunal. The tribunal observes the dispute from above the fray to remain impartial. The process traces back to the medieval mode of trial by combat, and...
Does Home Ownership Affect a Disability Application?
One common question that people considering applying for disability ask is whether owning a home will prevent them from receiving disability benefits.The simplest answer is that typically if you own your home, your application for benefits can still go forward and you...
Borderline Age Situations
In deciding whether an applicant meets the qualifications for disability benefits, Social Security Administration will apply a five-step process known as sequential evaluation. The final step in the process considers vocational factors (age, education, and past work...
Supplemental Security Income and raising money for medical care
The website GoFundMe is a great way to raise extra cash for different causes. For example, many people use the site to raise money for various medical treatments that they wouldn't be able to afford otherwise. Or, they might use the site to raise money to fund a party...
Avoid double-dipping on Social Security disability benefits
In the context of Social Security disability benefits, the term double dipping refers to instances when individuals are receiving an income that exceeds SSD thresholds, while at the same time receiving disability benefits. Social Security double-dipping is considered...
Do Foster Care Services Constitute SGA?
To determine whether a claimant is disabled, the first step for the adjudicator is to analyze whether the claimant has engaged in substantial gainful activity (SGA) since his or her onset date. Substantial gainful activity typically involves significant physical or...
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