Two different Social Security programs pay benefits to people with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you are considering accepting financial assistance from friends or family, it may affect your SSI eligibility. Financial assistance can disqualify you for SSI benefits, but not SSDI benefits. Generally, cash gifts reduce your SSI eligibility dollar for dollar. Before you accept a financial...
If you are a worker with a qualifying disability, you may meet the requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Some of these include earning the minimum amount of work credits and having a disability listed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you meet the criteria for disability benefits, you can continue to receive them until you can work regular hours again or reach the required age to qualify...
You can receive disability benefits if your deceased spouse was receiving disability benefits at the time of their death or if they worked and earned sufficient work credits for you to qualify. The disability attorneys with our law firm can help you determine if you are eligible. You may also be able to use your spouse’s...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two Social Security disability benefits programs. One is called Social Security Disability Insurance, and the other is called Supplemental Security Income. In short:
Under some circumstances, depression can qualify you for Social Security Disability benefits. However, you must show that your depression is so severe, chronic, and long-lasting that you cannot work for at least a year.
The Social Security Administration will consider your medical records, opinions from your doctors, and other evidence that shows how your symptoms affect your daily life...
