Most people receiving benefits from the Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI) or the Social Security Supplemental Income Program (SSI) are eligible to receive a COVID-19 stimulus check payment in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus […]
Social Security Benefits Types for Disability Programs
Short Answer: Yes! There are two disability programs that may provide benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) and Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Long Answer: Individuals may file an application under a particular program, or both concurrently. Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) are for disabled workers and certain dependents. A person applying […]
Steps to Apply for Disability Benefits | A Comprehensive Guide
If you’ve spent any time researching the disability process online or talking to people you know about their experience applying for benefits, you may be more confused than you were before! That’s because the process for determining whether you qualify for benefits and how likely you are to put forth a successful claim is unique […]