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What Happens To SSDI When You Are Incarcerated?

What Happens To SSDI When You Are Incarcerated?

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. 

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Is Reconsideration Good for Disability?

Is Reconsideration Good for Disability?

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.

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Can You Invest While on SSDI?

Can You Invest While on SSDI?

There are many people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) who struggle to make ends meet. The income limits imposed on them through Social Security’s rules on Substantial Gainful Activity

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5 Downsides to Applying for SSDI

5 Downsides to Applying for SSDI

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.

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Does Social Security Disability Insurance Contact Your Employer?

Does SSDI Contact Your Employer?

People who cannot work due to a condition might get financial support from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The program’s application process and qualifying requirements, supported by payroll taxes, can

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10 Ways Self-Employment Affects SSDI Benefits

10 Ways Self-Employment Affects SSDI Benefits

Self-employment can have a variety of effects on SSDI benefits. The earnings cap, self-employment tax, countable income, and company costs may all be impacted. Self-employed people must accurately declare their income and maintain thorough records to guarantee that their benefits are calculated correctly. 

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Is It Better To Retire or Go on Disability?

Is It Better To Retire or Go on Disability?

Depending on a person’s unique condition, including their financial situation and the severity of their disability, they must decide whether to retire or go on disability. Retirement may be a better alternative if the impairment is not severe enough to impede work. For people with major disabilities or illnesses, however, disability compensation may be required.

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Can You Get SSDI for Multiple conditions

Can You Get SSDI for Multiple conditions?

Indeed, you can. If your symptoms do not neatly fit into one category, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will consider the combined effect of your medical conditions on your ability to work. If it is found that your symptoms make it impossible for you to retain employment, then benefits are awarded.

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