Last year, we wrote a blog post about whether individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Now that a year has passed and we know more about the long-term impacts of the disease, we wanted to update you on disability qualifications relating to Covid-19. For the purposes of this blog post, we’re going […]
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What Are FICA Taxes and How Do They Relate to Social Security?
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 […]
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 […]
What Conditions Qualify for Disability?
One of the most common questions people may ask their social security disability attorney is, “What conditions qualify for disability insurance (ssdi) or supplemental income?” This is an important question, but answering it isn’t always straightforward. The process of qualifying for ssdi or supplemental security is complex. It is less about what condition you have […]
