Social Security Eliminates Outdated Jobs to Gain Better Access to Disability Benefits
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) has universally been a complex process. Of course, one of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) biggest effort is to determine if an applicant’s disability is eligible for benefits. Secondly, the SSA concludes if someone applying for insurance can find and perform another job
Disability Work Period Determinations Change
More than 1.8 million Americans applied for disability benefits through Social Security programs in 2023. Typically, adult applicants must provide their work history going back 15 years to prove their inability to work. To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits you must have a medical condition that meets the
Private Equity Investment In Disability Services Attracts Inspection
People with disabilities have become a target for Federal officials. They are concerned about increasing private equity investment in home and community-based services and other offerings, and they want the public to weigh in. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Health and
Reasons to hire a Social Security Disability Lawyer
Have you worked hard your whole life and unexpectedly have an accident that is preventing you from being able to fulfill your everyday tasks, or been diagnosed with a severe medical condition that has slowly gotten worse and is now expected to continue to last, inhibiting you to go to
Social Security Disability in Hilton Head & Beaufort, South Carolina
If you have been injured and the severity of your condition is preventing you from working for an extended period, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Applying for these SSDI benefits can be a tedious process. Yet its crucial to
Medicare and Social Security Go-Broke Dates Pushed Back
ABC News broadcast the “go-broke” dates have been pushed back for benefit programs Medicare and Social Security. The improving economy has contributed to change the projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report. Medicare is the federal government’s health insurance program that covers people aged 65 and older
Changes to Supplemental Security Income For Those With Disabilities
The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to those who are retired or have a disability. Over 68 million Americans receive a monthly Social Security payment based on factors such as your income, living situation, things you own, etc. Recently, the SSA announced a major change
Americans Want a Record High Cushion for Retirement
The retirement age is not a one-size fits all plan as an individual’s decision on when to start receiving benefits varies. The “full” retirement age is 66-67 years of age, depending on when you were born. Starting retirement benefits early, at age 62, gives you less money a month, while
Record Employment Gains for Americans with Disabilities
Recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that their numbers are in from 2023 and a record share of Americans with disabilities were employed. This news comes as a huge victory after companies have openly shared their views on wanting to diversify their workforce, and this means employing more
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month
Developmental Disability Awareness Month (DDAM) was originally declared by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) categorizes developmental disabilities as impairments in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions start in the developmental phase, can affect daily activities, and typically last for an individual’s entire life. The