Benefits for Those Who Can No Longer Work
If an illness or injury keeps you from working, it is important to know what benefits you are entitled to. Social Security Disability benefits are available to those who meet the program's requirements, and can help those who are unable to earn wages.
There are two types of requirements for SSD benefits: technical and medical. Technical requirements include having worked and paid into Social Security via FICA taxes...
Factors Affecting Your Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can vary greatly depending on the income and assets you have. Benefit payments are made around the 1 st of the month and are deposited into your bank account.
The factors that can affect your payment include:
Your spouse's income
The number of children under 18 living in the home
Whether you receive Social Security Disability benefits as well
Your living arrangement
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If Denied, File an Appeal
If you receive a denial letter regarding your application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you must act quickly to appeal your denial. There is a firm deadline of 60 days to file an appeal before your case is closed and you have to file a new claim, which can cost you time and benefits.
A denial is not the end of your case. Many claims get denied at the application phase, and in fact your best chances of being approved...
Help When You Cannot Work
If you are disabled and unable to work, you may also be having trouble making ends meet. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is designed to help you do just that. This Social Security program requires that you meet certain low-income and asset requirements. For SSI, your financial situation will be carefully considered along with your medical records by the Social Security Administration to determine your eligibility.
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Understanding Your Denial
If your Social Security Disability claim has been denied, you may be upset, angry, frustrated or confused. If you find yourself in this stressful situation, it is important to know how to proceed.
The first thing to do is to understand why you were denied. There are two types of denial - technical and medical.
Technical Denials
Technical denials happen before your claim ever arrives at the Disability Determination Services...
