Becoming disabled after years of working full-time can be terrifying. Suddenly needing to support yourself and your family while unable to work fills people with anxiety. How will you pay your mortgage, car note, or pay for utilities? In most cases, the answer is by filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. How Do You […]
SSI & SSDI Benefits Qualification Lawyers In California Handling Your Benefits With Care
If you are disabled, you may wonder if you qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. It’s an understandable question to ask. After all, being disabled can be extremely difficult and stressful in a number of ways – not the least of which is financial. Prior to being disabled, you may have been […]
How To Qualify For Short-Term Disability In California
California’s Employment Development Department oversees a State Disability Insurance (SDI) program for residents of California. This program exists to provide short-term disability benefits to individuals who are unable to work for any of the following reasons: A non-work related injury or illness; A physical or mental disability that prevents and hinders the individual’s ability to […]
What Happens When My California State Disability Runs Out?
California State Disability Insurance (SDI) provides short-term financial assistance to workers who suffer from an illness or injury that prevents them from working. To qualify for SDI benefits, a worker must meet the standard criteria: Be unable to do your customary or regular work for a minimum of 8 days, Lost wages because of your […]
How To File for Social Security Disability Benefits In California
If you live in California and cannot work because of a medical condition, financial assistance is available through state and federal programs. Long-term disability, which is expected to last for at least 12 months or cause death, could make you eligible for the Social Security Disability Insurance or the Supplemental Security Income programs. Both of […]
How Long After Disability Hearing Should I Hear Of A Decision?
A Social Security disability hearing with an administrative law judge is the second level in the appeal process. If you are at this level in the appeal process, you have already waited for your application to go through the initial disability determination process. Your disability lawyer then requested a reconsideration, which is the first level […]
How Long Does It Take To Be Approved For Disability?
When you are disabled due to a medical condition and unable to work due to that disability, you are likely to face a multitude of financial difficulties and a lot of mental stress. In such a situation, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can help ease some of the mental stress and reduce your financial burden. […]
How Much Does California State Disability Pay?
If you are a California resident, you are entitled to short-term disability benefits provided by your state even if you do not qualify for disability benefits. According to the State of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD), the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) program provides SDI benefits if you are unable to work because of a […]
Why Did I Get Two Social Security Checks This Month?
If you are disabled or retired, you may receive a monthly check from the Social Security Administration. Sometimes, you may even receive two. You may wonder why that happens – and it’s an important question to ask. At Sackett & Associates, we’re here to help you find the answers to questions like these, and many […]
How To Apply for Permanent Disability Benefits in California?
Some work injuries can lead to physical and mental impairments that render you unable to work. Short-term disability can take care of such injuries when you can recover from your work-related injury. However, if the injury leads to total impairment from gainful employment, you must consider applying for Permanent Disability benefits in California. This will […]