The most common misconceptions regarding social security disability
Social Security Disability (SSD) is available to those who are unable to earn a meaningful income due to their medical condition. There are two main types of Social Security Disability benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security...
Obtaining SSDI if you’re living with HIV
While HIV no longer presents the risk it once did to anyone diagnosed with it, it impacts everyone differently. Some people still experience severe and chronic symptoms, even with treatment. If you’re no longer able to work or have had to significantly reduce your...
Can you get Social Security Disability benefits if you had a heart attack?
If you have a heart attack, you might decide you need to make significant changes in your life. One of those changes might be to quit your high-pressure job. However, having heart attack does not necessarily mean you can file for Social Security Disability (SSD)...
Traumatic brain injuries and disability
For those accustomed to working for a living, suffering a brain injury that prevents them from working is a traumatic event. Unfortunately, it’s fully possible that this will be the consequences after a person receives a blow to the head. There are many ways that a...
What happens to your SSDI benefits while you’re incarcerated?
You receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits each month because you have a medical condition that prevents you from being able to earn enough money to support yourself. Now, you’re facing time in prison. Will you continue to receive those benefits?...
When do mental conditions become apparent?
Mental conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder often qualify as disabilities. They can easily keep someone from being able to work, but that person still needs financial support -- perhaps even more than someone without such a disorder. However, many people...
SSI benefits can help those who don’t qualify for SSDI benefits
Social Security is a program meant to protect those who can't support themselves due to disability or age. The most well-known Social Security benefits, including retirement benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, require that a person made...
Should you consider applying for SSDI benefits if you’re getting early retirement benefits?
Most people who file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits do so long before they’re at the age where they qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. However, what if you began collecting retirement benefits at the earliest age you were...
When is hearing loss a disability?
Hearing loss comes from many reasons, including exposure to loud noises in the workplace. When you begin to lose your hearing, you’ll likely find that doing many things is more challenging than usual. This can make it difficult for some individuals to hold jobs and...
What paperwork do I need to file a Social Security disability benefits claim?
Realizing you can no longer work due to a disability can be devastating. You may have spent years working toward a career that you can no longer pursue, at least for the foreseeable future. Add in the stress of wondering how you will cope financially, and it can be a...
