Social Security defines disability for SSD and SSI in the same way. A person has to be so physically or mentally impaired that they cannot be expected to work for at least 12 months.
Social Security Disability Blog Posts:
Social Security Inspector General Warns Citizens About Fraudulent Phone Calls
SSD and Auxiliary Benefits
2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security Recipients.
Social Security Disability: What is an Onset Date?
Social Security Inspector General Warns Citizens About Fraudulent Phone Calls
Social Security’s Inspector General Warns Citizens About Fraudulent Phone Calls. The Inspector General for Social Security warns citizens to be on alert for fraudulent phone calls from people
SSD and Auxiliary Benefits
Social Security Disability: Is My Family Eligible for Auxiliary Benefits? If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you might be wondering how your family could
2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security Recipients.
A COLA or Cost-Of-Living Adjustment for Social Security disability and retirement recipients is in place for 2021. Since 1975, Social Security's general benefit increases have been based on
Social Security Disability: What is an Onset Date?
Understanding the Significance of the Onset Date Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a critical safety net for individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. While many people are
Social Security Disability FAQ:
How is SSI Back Pay Calculated?
How to Apply for Social Security Disability?
Will I Qualify for Disability if I Was Paid Under the Table?
What Does Alleged Onset Date (AOD) Mean for Social Security Disability?
How is SSI Back Pay Calculated?
Getting approval for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can take many months. The SSI program, managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA), provides cash benefits to people with
How to Apply for Social Security Disability?
People who suffer from a long-term disability and are unable to work can file for Social Security disability benefits. However, it is a good idea to make sure you know how to apply for Social Security
Will I Qualify for Disability if I Was Paid Under the Table?
Getting paid under the table can jeopardize your ability to draw disability benefits. Specifically, you may not qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. SSDI is a program that
What Does Alleged Onset Date (AOD) Mean for Social Security Disability?
The alleged onset date is the day you claim that your disability began. This is not necessarily the day you were diagnosed, but the day that your disability began preventing you from working. You note
