Social Security encourages people with disabilities to work by offering work incentives, such as its trial work period and extended period of eligibility programs. If you decide to try working on a full- or part-time basis, you must comply with strict rules and regulations to avoid jeopardizing your benefits or, even worse, committing Social Security […]
Disability Benefits in California: How Much Can You Receive?
A disabling medical condition can quickly lead to financial hardship when it affects a person’s ability to work. Disability benefits California residents with short-term illnesses or injuries may find beneficial are available through the State Disability Insurance program, or SDI. Someone with a disabling condition expected to last for a year or longer may find […]
The Rise in Early Social Security Claims: What’s Driving It?
Almost 55 million people currently receive Social Security (SS) retirement benefits. It’s a staggering number reported by the Social Security Administration, but the focus of attention of news outlets and social media platforms is a recent surge in the number of retirees filing SS claims for early retirement benefits. An array of answers exists to […]
Are Federal Employees Eligible for Social Security Disability?
If you work for the federal government, you may already know about the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). It not only provides benefits when you finally reach retirement age, but it also pays federal disability benefits when you cannot work because of a disabling medical condition. When a disability prevents you from working, Social Security […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act: When It Became Law
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal civil rights law enacted by Congress and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. Its purpose is to ensure that people with disabilities have access to the same rights and opportunities as those who are not disabled. Although other federal civil rights laws existed […]
How Much Can You Work Without Losing SSI Benefits?
According to the Social Security Administration, more than 7.4 million people with limited income and resources depend on monthly benefit payments from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The program, administered by Social Security, assists people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. Whether you currently receive SSI […]
When Will I Receive My SSDI Check This Month?
When it comes to the Social Security Administration and its method for handling monthly SSDI benefit payments, times and methods have certainly changed. There was a time, not all that long ago, when an early SSDI payment meant your check would arrive close to the third of the month without being lost or delayed in […]
How Parents Can Apply for SSI Benefits for an Autistic Child?
Autism affects approximately one in 31 children in the United States. It is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects the way a person interacts with other people. Symptoms typically appear during the first two years of a child’s life, so healthcare professionals describe it as a developmental disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is the term […]
Is Bipolar Disorder a Disability? Can You Get Benefits?
Bipolar disorder is a mood-shifting mental health condition affecting about 2.8% of the adult population of the United States. A person with the condition, also known as manic-depressive disorder, may experience extended periods of elevated mood and energy followed by long periods of depression, fatigue, and sadness. Is Bipolar A Disability? Yes, symptoms associated with […]
Is Asthma A Disability?
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects nearly 25 million adults and children in the United States, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A person with asthma may experience shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. Although no cure exists, treatment in the form of medication and lifestyle changes […]