The amount of money disability claimants receive depends on which Social Security program they qualify for. The Federal Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI) pays benefits based on your average lifetime earnings. The Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits based on the SSI Federal benefit rate less any countable income you may have. […]
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How Do I Know if I’m Eligible for Disability?
Before you think about filing for the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) programs, you need to know if you’re eligible. Most disability lawyers offer free consultations for potential claimants to determine eligibility. But you can also do some initial research on your own before contacting a disability lawyer. To be […]
How to File a Social Security Disability Application
If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you’ll need to start by filing an initial application. To make the process a bit easier on you, we’ve put together this blog post so you can be prepared for what comes next. Step One: Set Up An Appointment Call your local Social Security office […]
SSI and SSDI Claimants May Be Eligible for a Second Stimulus Check
Individuals participating in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs may be eligible for a second social security stimulus check. November 21 was the deadline to request a stimulus check this year. But, there may be a second stimulus package in 2021 if negotiations resume in Washington. If you’d like […]
How to Get Your Doctor to Help You with Your Disability Claim
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Programs require strong medical evidence before approving a disability claim. This medical evidence is often pulled from medical treatment records gathered from your various treating physicians. If you’re working with a good disability lawyer, they will help you gather and organize your medical evidence. […]
What is Considered a Disability?
In our practice as North Carolina Disability Laywers, we are often asked: “What is considered a disability?” Although we have answered that question before on this blog , we thought we’d revisit it since it’s asked frequently. We’ll start as we always do with Social Security’s definition of a disability: “The definition of disability under Social […]
Will My Disability Benefits Increase in 2021?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced an increase in Social Security Disability benefits for 2021. With this announcement, they note that the increase applies to both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Why Are Benefits Increasing? Federal law requires the SSA to evaluate benefits each year and make […]
Do I Have to Sign up for Direct Deposit if I’m Getting Disability?
In an effort to make Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments more efficient, the Social Security Administration requires participants to receive their payments electronically. Luckily, there are two ways you can receive your funds: either directly through your bank account or through Social Security’s Direct Express debit card. When Will I Receive My Benefits? The […]
Should You Hire a Disability Lawyer or a Disability Representative?
Individuals who apply for Social Security Disability may seek out professional help with their claim. If so, they may wonder if it’s better to hire a disability lawyer or a disability representative to help them with their claim. What’s The Difference? A disability representative helps you with your SSDI or SSI case and deals with […]
How Much Does Social Security Disability Pay Per Month?
Once a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is approved, how much does Social Security Disability pay per month? Successful claimants want to know the amount of money they will receive each month. This amount will be different for everyone. That’s because the amount you receive is based on your average lifetime earnings […]