Category: SSD

If you are receiving disability benefits, you will experience a continuing disability review, or redetermination, at some point. These reviews are a common part of the Social Security Disability process and you will want to familiarize yourself with what to…

Many people believe that Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits last forever. This, however, is not necessarily the case. You are able to receive Social Security Disability benefits for as long as you are disabled or until you reach age 65.…

It is not uncommon for veterans to apply for both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and veterans disability benefits at the same time. However, it is important to know that the two benefits programs do have different requirements and…

For more than 70 million seniors, recent news that there will not be a 2016 cost of living increase means that Medicare premiums could skyrocket by 52 percent. Along with higher out of pocket medical costs, seniors are coping with…

If you are a veteran, you may not know that you could receive Social Security benefits as well as veterans disability benefits. While both systems provide assistance for veterans, they operate differently. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has specific guidelines…

Many people believe that you have to be 65 years of age to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD). However, people of all ages can be approved for benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) takes a number of factors into…

For many older Americans living with a disability and who have a limited income, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is an important resource. Unlike Social Security disability benefits, approval for this type of benefit is determined based on income rather than…

Thinking that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will replace your full income if you can no longer work is not accurate. It could, however, replace part of the income you made when working. While it is true that SSDI can…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step process to evaluate applications for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) in order determine which applicants meet the administrations strict standards for disability benefits. If you have been denied the disability benefits you…