A colostomy is a medical procedure where an opening, called a stoma, is surgically created in the abdomen to allow waste to pass from the colon into a bag outside the body. This procedure is often required for individuals dealing with serious medical conditions like colon cancer, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, or traumatic injury to the […]
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How Do I Pay Into Social Security If I Am Self-Employed?
Like claimants employed by another company or person, self-employed people are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. In fact, self-employed claimants can apply for both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. For the purposes of this blog post, we will focus on the SSDI program. To qualify for SSDI, […]
Why Did Social Security Suspend My Benefits?
Most people approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) receive their benefits for years. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) suspends benefits occasionally when certain circumstances apply. If you’re applying for SSDI benefits or receiving them, it is important to know what could make SSA stop benefits. Let’s start with the most common reason SSA […]
Understand Your Chances of Winning Disability with a Lawyer
Are you wondering about your chances of winning disability with a lawyer? A recent study by the Government Accountability Office showed that claimants working with disability lawyers were three times more likely to succeed on their claim than those without. Approximately two million people apply for disability benefits in the United States each year. Of […]
Temporary vs. Permanent Disability: How to Apply and What to Expect
Navigating the world of disability benefits can be overwhelming, especially when trying to understand the differences between temporary and permanent disability programs. Temporary disability benefits are often provided through employers and are meant to support individuals who are unable to work for a limited time due to injury or illness. On the other hand, permanent […]
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 […]
