When you are determining whether or not you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits due to depression, it is best to start by revisiting Social Security’s definition of a qualifying disability.
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How Do I Speak to Someone at the Local Social Security Office?
Avoid 1-800-772-1213 for a start. The best answer to, “How do I speak to a person at the Social Security Administration (SSA) and get an update on the status of your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claim” is to reach out to your lawyers’ office. We’re available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. […]
Is Social Security Disability (SSDI) for Life?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are not guaranteed for life. The program provides benefits to disabled workers and to their dependents. For those who can no longer work due to a disability, SSDI is designed to replace a portion of their lost income. The Social Security Administration defines social security disability insurance (SSDI) as a social […]
Why Does Disability Take So Long to Approve?
People who are new to the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process are often frustrated by how long it takes and how difficult it can be to get approved for disability benefits. This is not a new problem and is one of the reasons many people prefer to work with a disability lawyer on their […]
How to Get Disability for Mental Health
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 […]
