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 Jeffrey CasperCan Children Get Social Security Disability Benefits?
Parenting a special needs child can be just as joyous as any other type of parenting. That said, there are often additional stressors that affect families with special needs children. Children with disabilities often require care that is expensive, which can be a source of worry for parents and caregivers.
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 Jeffrey CasperSSDI and Work Requirements: Here’s What You Need to Know
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) covers people who become temporarily or permanently disabled and unable to work.
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 Jeffrey CasperWorking while on Disability
Social Security benefits are often vital if you are a person with a disability. Without these benefits, it can be a struggle to support yourself financially.
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 Jeffrey CasperSSDI Terms You Need to Know
When you have a long-term illness or disability, you face many challenges. You may need financial support to help you pay your medical bills, replace lost wages, and stay financially stable. Social Security Disability is a program that can help you; unfortunately, SSD is incredibly complex and confusing.
by Jeffrey Casper5 Social Security Disability Myths, Busted
When you need to file for Social Security Disability, many of your family and friends will want to help. They might offer advice and recount the experiences of people they know. Unfortunately, information from well-meaning loved ones is often heard through the grapevine. In some cases, what they tell you has a grain of truth. In others, the “facts” are anything but.
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.