Before applying for Social Security Disability, many claimants question how much they will receive monthly and how disability benefits are calculated. In this post, we’ll walk you through the calculations the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses for their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs. How Are Disability Benefits Calculated? No […]
Is Social Security Disability Insurance Taxable?
Many disability claimants ask their tax preparers the same question every tax season: is Social Security Disability Insurance taxable? The answer depends on your personal income status as well as whether you are receiving disability benefits through the SSDI or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Below, we cover five things you need to know […]
How Long Does It Take to Get Disability Backpay?
Disability backpay is one of the most popular topics related to Social Security Disability programs. Successful claimants awarded disability benefits under both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs may qualify for disability backpay. How Does Backpay Work for Disability? First, let’s review the difference between disability backpay and monthly […]
Disability Rights and Resources in Charlotte NC
This is a great week to share more information about disability rights and resources in Charlotte, NC as the Charlotte disability lawyers at Collins Price, PLLC open their new office! As Social Security Disability Attorneys in Charlotte, we often receive questions about housing for disabled adults in NC, day programs for adults with disabilities in […]
Expediting Your Disability Claim: The Compassionate Allowance List
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Compassionate Allowance List (CAL) is one avenue Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claimants use to expedite their claim. Compassionate allowance claims are not common. Instead, the CAL applies to individuals living with extremely severe impairments who would obviously meet SSA’s definition of disability. What Is […]
Winston-Salem Disability Lawyers at Collins Price, PLLC Sponsor Twin City Santa
The Winston-Salem disability lawyers at Collins Price, PLLC announced today their sponsorship of the city’s largest and most beloved holiday celebration, Twin City Santa. On Friday, December 3rd, Twin City Santa will host its 18th annual Toy Drive and Semi-Formal event at the Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem from 8:00 p.m. to Midnight. In exchange for […]
Greensboro Lawyers Recognize Blindness Awareness Month
During Blindness Awareness Month, the Greensboro disability lawyers at Collins Price thought it would be helpful to discuss blindness and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. History of Blindness Awareness in the United States Each October, Americans celebrate Blindness Awareness Month and two days in particular that bring awareness to those living with blindness both […]
Depression Awareness and Education Month: Why It’s Important
During Depression Awareness and Education Month, we want to do our part to help those living with depression and anxiety educate themselves about Social Security Disability benefits. One of the goals of Depression Awareness and Education month is to increase depression awareness and to reduce the stigma associated with depression and anxiety. If you or […]
Meet Your Greensboro Disability Lawyers
Brad Collins and Andrew Price are the Founding Partners of Collins Price, PLLC and Greensboro disability lawyers with deep roots in the Triad. They focus their practice exclusively on Social Security Disability claims. Most clients they represent are seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Recently […]
Signs of a Good SSDI Hearing
As disability lawyers in Charlotte, NC, we think it’s important for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claimants to recognize the signs of a good SSDI hearing. Most SSDI claims progress to the hearing stage after failing to be approved at earlier stages in the appeals process. First, let’s review the stages of an SSDI claim. […]
