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 […]
Is Epilepsy a Disability? Understanding Eligibility for Disability Benefits
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 […]
Should I Answer “No” Or “Yes” To Having A Disability?
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 […]
What Qualifies as Disability Expenses for Housing Vouchers?
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 […]
Can You Get Survivor Benefits If You’re Already On Disability?
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 […]
How Much SNAP Will You Get If You’re On SSI 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 […]
How Much SSI Will I Get While Waiting For Disability?
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 […]
Will I Lose My Disability If I Work Part-time in 2024?
If you’re one of the millions of people who depend on the disability benefits, they receive through Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance, you may have thought about working part-time. The extra money from a part-time job may be helpful, but you don’t want to jeopardize your disability benefits. The team of disability […]
Do Disability Payments Count In Covered California?
If you live in California and you are unable to work as a result of a disability that has lasted for a year or more, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Additionally, you may qualify for a variety of benefits offered by the state of California itself. Understandably, you’ll […]
Can Debt Collectors Seize Disability Benefits?
Defaulting on a debt owed to a credit card company or other creditor usually leads to threatening letters and phone calls from debt collectors. If you depend on disability benefits to make ends meet, it’s natural for you to be concerned and ask: Can debt collectors garnish disability benefits? Generally, debt collectors cannot resort to […]