by Lisa HollifieldCan You Get Disability Benefits If You’re Not Permanently Disabled?
Do you have to have a permanent disability to get SSDI benefits? Or do short-term medical conditions qualify? Keep reading to find out. Plus, learn other important information you need to know when applying for SSDI benefits.
by Lisa HollifieldWhy You Shouldn’t Wait to File for Social Security Disability
It’s hard enough to deal with a long-term illness or disability. But when you add a complex court case that’s stacked against you on top of that? It’s more than anyone should have to handle alone! With everything going on in the world right now, it might seem like a good idea to wait until things calm down to file for SSDI, but that’s not what is in your best interest. In fact, we recommend you start right away. Today, if possible! Why the urgency? Keep reading to understand why you shouldn’t wait to file for Social Security Disability benefits.
by Lisa HollifieldDisabled by 22: Can Young Adults Get SSDI?
We’ve worked with many a young person who is disabled and worried about supporting themselves. They want to know: what are their options? Can young adults get SSDI benefits? What if they don’t qualify Today, we’re giving an overview of how SSDI works for young adults who become disabled. Keep reading to learn more about this important topic.
by Lisa HollifieldWill Volunteering Hurt My Social Security Disability Claim?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has strict rules for what it considers to be work, and no one wants to jeopardize their benefits—their livelihood.
by Lisa HollifieldCan You Get Multiple Social Security Benefits?
Social Security is an incredibly complex, confusing system—with a bureaucracy that seems designed to trip you up.
by Lisa HollifieldWhat Are SSDI “Compassionate Allowances”?
Social Security Disability Insurance is a type of insurance that covers workers who become temporarily or permanently disabled. To qualify, you need to meet certain medical and work requirements.
by Lisa Hollifield6 Tips to Make the SSDI Process Easier
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims process is complicated and frustrating—and navigating it can sometimes feel like trying to go upstream without a paddle.
by Lisa HollifieldSSDI Wait Called a “Death Sentence”
A year ago, we wrote a blog post detailing the Social Security Disability Insurance case backlog and what it meant for people submitting SSDI claims. (You can read it here.)
by Lisa HollifieldDoes My Disability Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
When you’re dealing with a long-term illness or disability that prevents you from working, Social Security Disability Insurance can help you significantly: SSDI benefits can allow you to pay your bills and free you from endless financial worries.
by Lisa HollifieldAre SSI and SSDI the Same Thing?
When you have a long-term illness or disability and struggle to pay your bills, aid programs can be the light at the end of a very long tunnel. The trick to reaching that light is understanding the difference between various aid programs and their requirements for eligibility.