SSDI, SSI, and Stimulus Checks – What You Need to Know
The coronavirus has affected people worldwide, and this widespread virus has caused the rates of unemployment in the United States to skyrocket. Due to this, the U.S. government passed the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act in 2020 and the...
How Much Money Can You Make And Still Get SSDI?
Are you dealing with health issues and financial uncertainty? You’re not alone. When you’ve become unable to work due to a health condition, you may need financial assistance to pay for your livelihood. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an available...
Is SSDI Taxable?
Many people qualifying for disability have one big question about the income they are going to be receiving. Is SSDI taxable? The question is not so simple to answer as it can vary based on your specific situation and location. Here is a breakdown of how taxable your...
Risks of Applying for SSI On Your Own
We live in a world where many of us like to take care of things ourselves and feel like we don’t want to bother anyone by asking for help. It is an admirable trait to be self-sufficient; however, it may be in your best interest to ask for help from an experienced...
What are SSDI Qualifying Conditions?
It was never your plan to stop working before retirement. You’ve worked hard your entire life, but an unexpected medical condition keeps you from working now. Should you apply for SSDI benefits? The Social Security Administration has an updated list of medical...
Should I Apply for SSDI On My Own?
Should I Apply for SSDI On My Own? Suppose you’ve spent most of your life working hard and paying into Social Security and are now unable to continue due to your age or a decline in your health. In that case, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability...
Supplemental Security Income for Children
As a parent, when your child is sick, you want to do everything you can to help them. When a child faces a chronic or life-threatening illness, it can be challenging and impact your family’s income. Medical bills, time away from work, and additional childcare...
I Was Denied Social Security Disability. What’s Next?
Working hard for the majority of your life and then encountering an unexpected medical condition that keeps you from working can feel frustrating, scary, and uncertain. Throughout your career, you paid into the Social Security system, meaning you may be eligible for...
Do I Qualify for Supplemental Security Income?
If you have a limited work history, resources, or income, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) could be a helpful means of financial support. SSI is considered a federal “needs-based program,” meaning it is available for those who demonstrate a financial need, have a...
Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance?
You’ve worked hard all your life, and the last thing you wanted or expected was a medical condition that keeps you from work. While you were working deductions were taken from each paycheck and paid into the Social Security system. If you can’t work because of your...