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 […]
Is Scoliosis A Disability?
Scoliosis, a medical condition known for causing an abnormal, side-to-side curvature of the spine, affects approximately six to nine million people in the United States. Most people have only limited curvature of the spine and lead normal lives, but others with more severe curvature may have difficulty engaging in normal activities, include those physical activities […]
Is Autism Considered a Learning Disability
Autism is not a learning disability. It is a developmental disorder that affects people differently. Medical professionals call it autism spectrum disorder to more accurately reflect the many ways it affects how people communicate, behave, learn, and interact with others. Although typically diagnosed before a child is three years of age, someone with mild symptoms […]