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Does Social Security Disability Insurance Contact Your Employer?

Does Social Security Disability Insurance Contact Your Employer?

During the initial application stage of SSDI, the Social Security Administration (SSA) often does not contact an applicant’s employer. However, there are several situations where the SSA may get in touch with an employer, such as when they are checking the accuracy of the information on a work history report or looking into fraud.

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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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Here’s What Happens After Being Denied Three Times For SSDI

Here’s What Happens After Being Denied Three Times For SSDI

An individual can request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) if their application for SSDI has been rejected at least two times. The individual and their representative can present information and make arguments at the hearing. The person may appeal to the Appeals Council and the federal court if the judge continues to reject the claim.

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7 Worst States for Disability Benefits

7 Worst States for Disability Benefits

The states with the worst social security approval ratings include Alaska, Kansas, Delaware, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island. The worst states to live in when living on SSDI benefits alone include New Hampshire, Alaska, and Virginia.

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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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SSDI vs. State Disability: Here Are the Differences

SSDI vs. State Disability: Here Are the Differences

For starters, state disability insurance is more suited for short-term disability due to its duration of 6–8 weeks, whereas SSDI is a program that continues as long as you remain disabled. SSDI is administered by the Federal government, whereas SDI is administered by the state where you reside. 

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Why Does Disability Pay So Little

Why Does Disability Insurance Pay So Little?

The reason why social security disability insurance pays so little has to do with the lack of funds available to the government. There are a growing number of SSDI applicants each year, and the tax collections have not been able to make up for it.

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Autism SSDI

Can Autistic Adults Qualify for SSDI?

There are many psychological illnesses, neurological disorders, and developmental disorders that SSDI considers disabling enough to qualify for SSDI. This also includes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and the terms of eligibility remain the same.

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