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Many people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) receive a letter asking them to see a doctor at the program’s expense. This can be confusing for applicants. After

You can increase your SSDI benefits by applying for survivor benefits if you have a spouse who has passed away. You may also be able to get benefits if you have an older child who has passed away or if you currently care for a disabled child. Another way you can increase SSDI benefits is by working after retirement age.

You can take comfort in knowing that there are no restrictions on what you can use your SSDI money for. However, if disability benefits are your primary income, then it’s advisable to spend that money carefully.

For example, conditions related to the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, mood disorders, the nervous system and sensory organs, the circulatory system, intellectual disability, organic mental disorders, and others are more likely to be approved for disability benefits.

Waiting to hear back from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after applying for disability benefits can be anxiety-inducing for many people with disabilities. However, there are a few telltale signs

The short answer is no. It is not possible to collect SSDI and Social Security retirement benefits at the same time. If you are an SSDI beneficiary, your SSDI benefits will automatically convert into retirement benefits once you reach retirement age.

Many people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance payments find it hard to make ends meet based on SSDI alone. However, circumstances can differ among beneficiaries based on where they

If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and are overdue on your child support payments, SSDI funds may be garnished to cover the arrears. They can be used to settle current or back payments for child support. A portion of any Social Security back payment received in a lump sum may also be withheld to fulfill child support obligations.

It is generally not a good idea. Not disclosing any kind of income to the Social Security Administration (SSA) may constitute fraud. As such, this can have varying consequences, including being required to pay back some of the SSDI payments along with penalties.

There are 6 common reasons why your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits could be very low.  Your earnings from employment, other disability benefits you may be receiving, offsets due to certain kinds of debt, receiving retirement benefits, or having other kinds of family or household income.

The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) procedures for approving disability benefits are quite complex, and the application process can be daunting for most individuals. However, not many know what to expect

You can get several other benefits while you continue to receive SSDI, such as SSI, benefits through the COBRA Act, Medicare, private or public insurance, family benefits, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The unfortunate truth is that it is not hard at all to lose your disability benefits. Your disability benefits could be terminated for a variety of reasons, but it most commonly happens if the Social Security Administration (SSA) finds that your medical condition has improved.

SSDI is fairly hard to get. This is because it has a very strict set of requirements that must be satisfied in order to be approved for these benefits. In fact, the vast majority of people who apply for benefits get denied in the initial stage of the review process. 

Becoming disabled can be devastating for most people. It can be difficult to figure out the complexities of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) while going through such a hard time.

Well, yes, you absolutely can. Although there are no specific SSDI programs for dependents, they do nonetheless receive benefits from someone else’s tax returns. Additionally, if you are an SSDI beneficiary with dependents, your dependents may also be eligible for benefits.

In general, continuing disability reviews have a less rigorous standard for evaluating recipients than when they are evaluating the initial application. Unless the medical condition that made it difficult for you to work has improved, there really isn’t much to worry about.

Your Social Security disability payments automatically convert to retirement benefits after you reach full retirement age. However, do keep in mind that you cannot receive both Social Security Disability and retirement benefits simultaneously unless you choose to retire early.

An upcoming disability interview can be daunting for most individuals. It is difficult to gauge exactly what to say, how to say it, and what to avoid mentioning. In this

The Social Security Administration (SSA) conducts Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) to ensure beneficiaries are still entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. We know that CDRs happen at intervals predetermined by