People with mental health conditions that prevent them from working may be eligible to apply for the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Let’s take a closer look. To have a successful disability claim, you do not have to have a specific medical condition. Instead, the Social Security Administration […]
Will My Stimulus Check Affect My SSDI or SSI Benefits?
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 […]
Can You Work Part Time on Disability?
The Social Security Program defines a qualifying disability as “any condition that is severe enough to prevent you from working for 12 months or more.” People who apply for disability will be measured against that criteria, so if you’re working full-time or part-time while applying for benefits, your claim could be affected. On the other […]
Are There Different Types of Disability Benefit 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 […]
A Detailed Guide to the Disability Application Process
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 […]
