Social Security Disability

When a marriage ends through divorce, many states have laws allowing courts to award alimony to one of the spouses. The process for a court to award alimony in a case differs throughout the country because it is governed by state law. Nothing prohibits a disabled person from receiving disability benefits and alimony payments simultaneously. […]

Financial hardship frequently adds to the challenges you face when diagnosed with a disabling physical or mental health condition preventing you from working. Disability benefits available through the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs offer hope, but first, you must wait for approval of your claim. According to the Social Security Administration, […]

A disability that prevents you from working and earning a living may not be physical. Mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder, can be as debilitating as physical impairments. According to the data from the U.S. Department of Labor, 30% of adults report experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. If you […]

A diagnosis on its own may not be enough for approval of a cancer disability claim. Qualifying for disability with cancer generally requires documentation that your condition is severe and prevents you from working and earning a living. Qualifying for disability with cancer is possible through two programs offered by the Social Security Administration: Social […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there are more than 11 million adults in the United States living with epilepsy. Many of them manage their condition by following a treatment plan prescribed by their doctors. For some people diagnosed with epilepsy, medication does not prevent severe and frequent seizures from interfering with their […]

Living with a disability presents challenges, and a common one that people struggle with when applying for a job is how to answer a disability disclosure. No one wants to disclose personal information to someone you just met at a job interview, especially about a disability. Yet, there it is, the line on the application […]

Many people living with disabilities struggle financially to make ends meet because they cannot work. Disability benefits through programs administered by the Social Security Administration can help, but it can still be challenging to afford housing. Housing assistance through the federal, state, and local governments is available, but they are usually available only to people […]

If you receive disability benefits through the Social Security Administration, you also may be eligible for survivor benefits on the death of a spouse or other members of your family. It’s not an easy process, and you must meet specific requirements to receive survivor benefits while on disability. This blog explains the requirements for disability […]

Helping people pay for food and shelter is a primary purpose of the Supplemental Security Income program. Administered by the Social Security Administration, the SSI program pays as much as $943 in 2024 to individuals and $1,415 to couples with little income and resources valued at $2,000 or less. The resource level for couples is […]

Millions of adults and children who are blind, disabled, or seniors aged 65 and older receive federal benefits through the Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI). SSI is a need-based program that helps people with little or no income and limited resources pay for food and shelter, but the application review process takes several months or […]