Category Archives: Social Security Disability
Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation and SSDI?
Many Maryland employees who get hurt on the job sustain injuries that allow them to seek workers’ compensation benefits. For some of those workers, their injuries are so severe that they also qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments. If you are in this situation, or if you believe you are likely in… Read More »
Sequential Evaluation Process for SSDI Disability Explained
If you have looked into filing for Social Security disability, you may have already discovered that it can be very difficult to get approval the first time around. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that just 21 percent of all applicants are awarded benefits after filing an initial application. The remaining 79… Read More »
Tips to Get a Head Start with a Social Security Disability Claim
If you recently developed a medical condition that makes it impossible to work and earn a living, you may qualify for disability programs established by the federal government. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has oversight over the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) systems. Both are intended to provide financial… Read More »
Can You Work and Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?
Social Security disability benefits are a huge help to people suffering from disabilities. However, many beneficiaries would like to work. Getting out of the house can provide an immediate lift to anyone’s mood and self-esteem, as well as help supplement your benefits. But recipients are naturally worried that they will lose their Social Security… Read More »
Can You Run Out of Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits?
Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits depends on many factors, including having paid enough into the system. One common question is whether a beneficiary will eventually run out of benefits. This is a real concern, especially for those who can never work again. Will you wake up one day to find out… Read More »
Determining Eligibility for SSDI Disability Benefits
There are two programs established by the federal government to provide financial support to the disabled, and each incorporates strict rules regarding eligibility. The main distinction between them is that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a type of insurance program that you pay into through deductions from your paycheck. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)… Read More »
How Do I Pay for a Maryland Social Security Disability Lawyer?
If you have looked into your options under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, you can see the benefits of retaining legal counsel for help. Social Security Administration (SSA) regulations on eligibility are strict and the application process complicated, so the risk of errors is high. Of course,… Read More »
How to Prepare for a Continuing Disability Review
You might expect that getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the conclusion of the application process for disability benefits. However, while you may be receiving benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) keeps your case open. There is the possibility that you may recover from your condition… Read More »
What Does SSA Review for Determining Cancer Disability?
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally and in the US, and the data indicates that trends will rise in the coming years. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the number of cancer survivors living in the US is projected to be 22.2 million by 2030. Every year, there are… Read More »
Does My Child Qualify for SSI in Maryland?
If your child was born with or developed a disability, you may be wondering what benefits your family would be entitled to under rules established by the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are clearly different issues when the disabled individual is a minor, so the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations for children include specific… Read More »
