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The amount received in benefits per child while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits varies based on the recipient’s work history and the number of eligible children. Generally, the monthly benefit for each child is up to half of the amount of the recipient’s SSDI benefits.

The Social Security Administration has a five-year rule which states that your work credits will expire five years after you stop working. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that you file for your SSDI benefits as soon as possible.

But there is nothing to worry about. The fees of your SSDI lawyer are on a contingency basis, meaning that they will only receive their fees if you win benefits. Additionally, their fees are paid directly by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Social Security Administration does offer benefits to children, primarily in the form of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Children may also be eligible for payments based on survivor benefits.

Yes, the SSDI approval rate can vary based on age. In general, the older you are, the more chances you have of being approved for SSDI. Applicants who are advanced in age or near retirement age are most likely to get approval for SSDI.

The good news is that you can qualify for disability benefits based on obesity. It’s a little difficult to do so since obesity is not a condition listed under the Blue Book listing of impairments, but it is still possible.

The Social Security Administration offers a variety of work incentives for its beneficiaries. It includes the Trial to Work Period (TWP), an Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE), Expedited Reinstatement of Benefits (EXR), Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS), and more.

Among those medical conditions that are hardest to prove are back and spine injuries since they may be deemed temporary or mild; chronic migraines since they are not recognized as a disability by the Social Security Administration (SSA); and mental conditions that may include depression, anxiety, or PTSD.

Incomes that can affect SSDI payments are mostly earned income. Apart from this, there are other incomes that can have an effect on the payments, such as sick pay, vacation pay, and workers’ compensation benefits.

Although it’s true that the benefits paid by SSDI are greater than those paid by SSI, there are still advantages to applying for SSI. People who do not have a work history can still receive benefits through SSI. The SSI program also provides beneficiaries with instant Medicaid benefits. Lastly, beneficiaries of SSDI can maximize their benefits by receiving both SSDI and SSI benefits.

Yes, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does review your bank account. This is done to track your finances and make sure you are eligible for the program. Even though SSDI does not have any financial requirements, it does have a specific income limit.

It is possible to be granted SSDI but denied SSI. These two programs have different qualifying requirements. SSDI is based on a person’s employment history and the number of social security credits they have incurred, whereas SSI is a need-based program.

If you are sentenced to jail or prison for more than 30 days after being found guilty of a crime while receiving SSDI, your benefits will be suspended. However, suppose your spouse or children are also receiving SSDI due to your disability. In that case, they will continue to receive their payments even if you are behind bars. You can request to have your benefits resumed as soon as you are released from prison. 

When a child receiving SSDI payments reaches the age of 18, their case is examined to see if they still qualify for adult disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers several variables while making this decision. The person may continue receiving SSDI payments as an adult if they meet the eligibility standards. 

Yes, it is. Generally, a request for reconsideration is recommended once you receive a denial on your initial application for disability benefits. Reconsideration allows you to retain the benefits of back payments while the Social Security Administration (SSA) processes your claim.

The SSA might send you to a psychologist for many reasons, including to either review or verify the information in your application. The psychologist may work with the disability examiner in order to verify your history or determine whether your psychological condition constitutes a disability.

It is generally suggested that you appeal the SSA’s decision instead of reapplying from scratch. This is because reapplying usually results in the same outcome as when the SSA finds that you previously applied for disability benefits.

Yes, you absolutely can. SSDI gives its beneficiaries the option to invest in various ways, through stocks, rental properties, and more. The income from this is generally considered passive income and does not affect your SSDI benefits.

Some of the downsides of being approved for SSDI are that, if approved for SSDI, there is a possibility that you may lose your Medicaid benefits. The second downside is that SSDI may not be enough to survive. SSDI has very stringent criteria regarding who is eligible for the benefits, and it takes a long time to receive a decision. And finally, SSDI benefits may be taxable.

SSDI benefits should not be reported under the FAFSA. It is because these benefits are typically not taxable and, hence, it is not essential to disclose them on the FAFSA. Therefore, only taxable income, such as an individual’s wages or salaries, should be declared on the FAFSA. However, there are several other factors to consider.