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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.

Many people with disabilities have dependents who are also supported through their Social Security Disability Insurance payments (SSDI). However, if you have a child or disabled parent who is currently

Being notified of an upcoming disability review might make you worry and fill you with questions. That’s not necessarily bad since being prepared for your disability review will increase your

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

Have you recently applied for disability benefits? You must attend a hearing soon where the judge will question you about the various aspects of your life. How well you prepare

An upcoming Continuing Disability Review can be a time of anxiety for many people receiving disability benefits. If you don’t pass the review, it’s possible that your Social Security Disability

Disability benefits can be a source of relief for many people who cannot stay employed because of their medical conditions. Unfortunately, approximately 65-70% of the initial applications are rejected. So,

Most people find it difficult to successfully apply for Social Security Disability Income (“SSDI”) due to the complicated nature of the process. But if you believe you are entitled to

Work mostly performed while seated is defined as “Sedentary Work” by the Social Security Administration (“SSA”). This category of work entails lifting at most 10 pounds at any given time.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federally-funded program for people who are disabled and unable to retain employment. You may have heard about how difficult it is to be

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federally funded program managed by the Social Security Disability Administration (SSA) for people whose disability prevents them from working. The SSA uses different

You and your loved ones may go through a difficult time when you are diagnosed with a disability. What if you have a long-term disability (“LTD”) claim through a private

You cannot opt out of Part A coverage while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) unless you are willing to repay all of the SSDI payments that you have received, which means that you will most likely be required to keep it even if there is coverage available through an employer insurance policy held by a spouse. You can drop your Part B coverage if your employer provides it.

Being prepared to attend a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) hearing increases the chances of being awarded disability benefits. It is also important to know the kind of questions to

If you continue to meet the requirements for disability, your Social Security Disability benefits will remain payable. If you are still disabled, when you reach full retirement age, your retirement benefits will start, and your SSDI benefits will end. In other words, your SSDI benefits become retirement benefits from Social Security.

If you’re receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you might think you will continue to do so forever. But that may not be true.

Several concerns arise for people who unexpectedly become disabled. Unfortunately, their financial situation is one of them. If an individual is reaching retirement age and suddenly becomes disabled, they may