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Applying for a job and getting a driver’s license are only two of the many essential things in life that can be impossible without a Social Security number. The use of Social Security numbers for transactions with banks, agencies at all levels of government, and schools were not what was originally intended when the Social […]

When your ability to earn a living is limited by a disability that is expected to last for a year or longer, it can be difficult to pay the bills and stay financially afloat. The Social Security Administration can help with the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) disability programs. The […]

When you or a loved one suffers from a disability, different kinds of financial difficulties could arise including outstanding bills, medical expenses, and loss of income. In order to get through such tough times, an application may be filed before the Social Security Administration (SSA) for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and […]

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides monthly benefits to those who cannot work because of a disability. To qualify for SSDI benefits, you must prove that you have earned enough through a job or at self-employment and paid sufficient Social Security taxes to qualify for disability benefits. Getting Social Security […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]