When a severe disability prevents you from working, monthly benefit payments from the Social Security Administration become essential. If your Social Security payment changes, do not ignore it. There are several reasons for a reduced Social Security Disability check, including some that you can challenge through an appeal if you act quickly. This blog from […]
Can You Apply For Social Security Disability After Retirement?
Disability benefits paid through the Social Security Disability Insurance program convert to retirement benefits when you reach full retirement age. The primary purpose of the SSDI program has always been to provide disabled workers with early access to their retirement benefits by letting them apply for Social Security Disability. Although you generally cannot apply for […]
What is the 24-hour Phone Number For Social Security?
When you have questions or concerns about your disability benefits, the 24-hour Social Security phone number can provide information. It may surprise you to learn that until 35 years ago, a free national phone number for people to use to contact the Social Security Administration did not exist. Now, the 800 number handles more than […]
Who Will Receive $1800 Social Security Payment?
Don’t get your hopes up about a $1,800 payment coming your way from the Social Security Administration. Once you get past the misleading and inaccurate headlines, the websites get what they want: People view their website. Disabled people in Northern California and throughout the country rely on Harvey Sackett of Sackett and Associates for trusted, […]
When Can a Widow Collect Her Husband’s Social Security?
Losing a spouse is a profoundly life-changing event, and for many, a spouse’s death creates an immediate financial crisis. Social Security survivor benefits provide a lifeline for widows and widowers, offering financial assistance based on the deceased spouse’s earnings record. However, understanding the qualifications and timing for claiming these benefits is essential to make the […]
How Much Social Security Will I Get?
If you are disabled and unable to work as a result, you may wonder if you should apply for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. You may also wonder how much you would receive if your claim was approved. This is an understandable question to ask, as these benefits can be very helpful in […]
When Will I Receive My Social Security Check this Month?
If you depend on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or retirement benefits, knowing when your monthly check will arrive is essential for budgeting and financial planning. At Sackett and Associates, we often hear questions about payment schedules, especially when beneficiaries receive more than one payment in a month. This article explains […]
Will Special Social Security Checks Come Early this Month?
If you’re waiting on your Social Security benefits, the timing of payments can sometimes feel unpredictable, especially if you’ve heard rumors about “special” checks arriving early. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) doesn’t send out extra payments, certain timing quirks can make it seem like you’re getting more than one payment in a single month. […]
What Changes Are Coming To Social Security Disability In 2025?
Change can be a good thing, but it can also be scary, especially when the change might substantially affect your life. If you receive Social Security disability benefits, those benefits are likely an important source of financial security and stability for you and your family when you cannot work and earn an income as you […]
How Much Social Security Will I Receive?
If you have a disability that has caused you to be unable to work, you may be considering the possibility of filing for Social Security disability benefits. If you find yourself in this situation, you may wonder whether you’re eligible and, if so, how much you might receive. These are understandable questions to ask. After […]