Before applying for any disability program, you must complete a Social Security Disability Application. Most Social Security Disability claimants applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) prefer to work with an attorney. But some Social Security Disability attorneys do not file initial applications for claimants. Can a Disability Lawyer Help […]
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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 Much Do You Get on Disability?
The amount of money disability claimants receive depends on which Social Security program they qualify for. The Federal Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI) pays benefits based on your average lifetime earnings. The Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits based on the SSI Federal benefit rate less any countable income you may have. […]
Is It Better to Get a Lawyer for Disability?
Individuals who apply for Social Security Disability may seek out professional help with their claim. If so, they may wonder if it’s better to hire a disability lawyer or a disability representative to help them with their claim. What’s The Difference? A disability representative helps you with your SSDI or SSI case and deals with […]
