Approximately 39.5% of men and women receive a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. Those living with cancer may suffer from varying degrees of disability. This disability may occur as a result of their primary diagnosis or as a result of their prescribed treatments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes many types of cancers in their book of disabling […]
Who Pays the Social Security Taxes Under FICA?
One reason people avoid using or claiming their disability benefits when they can no longer work is because they don’t understand how the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is funded. SSDI is not a “free ride” for individuals who use it. SSDI is a federal insurance program that you pay into over time along […]
Can You Apply for Disability While on Unemployment?
The Federal government announced a new stimulus bill this week which extends federal unemployment benefits for workers displaced by the Covid-19 pandemic through September. This federal boost to North Carolina’s existing unemployment benefits has now been in place for over a year and may impact disability claimants. Who Qualifies for Disability Benefits? Disability benefits from […]
What Are Countable Resources for SSI?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal means-tested program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSI provides financial assistance for people who are unable to work due to a severe mental or physical impairment. SSI provides cash assistance to people who meet the Social Security standard of disability, and have very low income and […]
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 […]
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 […]
