Does a Personal Injury Settlement Affect Disability Claims?
A personal injury settlement can affect disability claims differently depending on the situation as well as where you live.
Read moreA personal injury settlement can affect disability claims differently depending on the situation as well as where you live.
Read moreIndividuals with disabilities who qualify for SSDI and/or SSI may wonder what happens to their disability benefits when they reach retirement age.
Read moreWhen claiming Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, each spouse must meet the eligibility criteria independently. SSDI considers your individual work history and earnings to qualify.
Read moreThe Social Security Administration has published a final rule simplifying and expanding its rental subsidy program for Supplemental Security Income that is likely to allow more people to qualify for benefits.
Read moreWhen applying for SSDI, many people want to know upfront how much they will be eligible to receive in benefits each month. An individual on a fixed income who can’t work because of a disability needs this information to ensure...
Read moreBy law, the Social Security Administration must attempt to recoup any overpayments it has issued, even if they were made by mistake. In many cases, the SSA would withhold entire checks from recipients it had overpaid.
Read moreThe Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a major change regarding how it calculates In-Kind Support and Maintenance for recipients of Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. Beginning later this year, the SSA will no longer count "free food" as income.
Read moreWhen you apply or reapply for SSDI benefits, there are two five-year rules to remember: One concerns the work credit requirement. The other involves reapplying for benefits.
Read moreBy participating in the trial work period (TWP), you can preserve your benefits while you explore whether returning to work is right for you. This can delay the end of benefits, allowing you to try returning to work without fully...
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