Mental illness qualifies a person to receive Social Security Disability benefits just as a physical disability does. What you have to show is that your mental illness is so severe that it keeps you from working for at least 12 months.
Social Security Disability Blog Posts:
Waiting To Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security Inspector General Warns Citizens About Fraudulent Phone Calls
Social Security Recipients Will Receive Stimulus Checks
Waiting To Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
Common SSD Application Mistakes: Waiting too Long to Apply Most people believe there is a requirement that you must be off work for at least six months to one year before you can apply for or collect
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
Social Security Recipients Will Receive Stimulus Checks
Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks. Recipients of Social Security Benefits will receive economic stimulus checks automatically. Currently this includes Social
Social Security Disability FAQ:
Can You Collect Social Security Retirement and Disability at the Same Time?
What Percentage of Disability Appeals are Approved?
My doctor says I am disabled. Is that enough to qualify for SSD benefits?
Social Security Disability Benefits for Widows
Can You Collect Social Security Retirement and Disability at the Same Time?
In most cases, you cannot collect Social Security retirement and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) simultaneously in 2025. You may, however, qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if
What Percentage of Disability Appeals are Approved?
Securing Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is often challenging, with approval rates varying significantly based on the initial application. Many applicants face denial in the first round,
My doctor says I am disabled. Is that enough to qualify for SSD benefits?
If your doctor just makes a statement that you are disabled that is generally not enough for you to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits or SSI. What happens is Social Security evaluates
Social Security Disability Benefits for Widows
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
