Misuse of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) or Supplemental Security Income funds, whether by applicants and beneficiaries or their representative payees, can lead to severe penalties. Here at Sackett and Associates Disability Law Firm, we want all of our clients to understand and avoid the consequences of such misuse and the importance of […]
Will My Disability Benefits Change When I Turn 65?
Social Security disability benefits provide financial stability for people who cannot work because of a medical condition. If you meet eligibility requirements, there’s no reason to expect a disability benefits change after 65. The information about the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs explains how they work and what happens when a […]
How To Apply For Social Security Benefits At Age 62?
For millions of people across the country, Social Security benefits of one kind or another are an essential source of financial support. This is especially true with advancing age – and particularly if you have a disability. Advancing age can bring many challenges, and as we age, many of us want to know that we […]
How Much Is A Disability Check For Autism?
Autism is a developmental disorder that may affect a person’s behavior and limit their ability to interact and communicate with others. Depending on its severity, autism can affect different aspects of someone’s life, including their ability to work and earn a living. This blog explains about autism and how it affects people’s lives. It also […]
Can You Collect Your Parents’ Social Security When They Die?
Losing a parent is a deeply emotional and challenging experience, and it often comes with financial considerations. If your parent was receiving Social Security benefits before their death, you may wonder whether you can collect their Social Security after they die. This blog article explains what you need to know about how Social Security works […]
Highest and Lowest Approval Rates by State for SSDI and SSI
The Social Security Administration is responsible for administering two primary disability programs providing financial assistance to people suffering long-term impairments that prevent them from engaging in what the government calls “substantial gainful activities.” Sackett Law has been devoted to helping disabled Georgians and others throughout the country get the disability benefits to which they are […]
If I Qualify For SSDI Will I Be Able To Get Food Stamps?
Most people want to be able to provide healthy and nutritious food to their families – but that isn’t always easy from a financial perspective. You may find that this is particularly true if you struggle with a disability that has left you unable to work and earn an income as you normally would. Fortunately, […]
Top 10 Reasons Short-Term Disability Can Be Denied
Short-term disability benefits provide wage replacement when you cannot work. Benefits are available through an insurance policy you purchase from an insurance company, or they may be available in a few states, including California, with disability insurance programs providing short-term disability benefits. Simply because there is a government-sponsored program or private insurance policy in effect […]
What Is The Difference Between Title 2 And Title 16 Disability?
Do you struggle with a disability that prevents you from being able to work and enjoy life as you otherwise would? If so, you may find yourself experiencing significant difficulties, financial and otherwise. You may also wonder whether or not you qualify for disability benefits and, if so, what type and how much you might […]
What Conditions Automatically Qualify a Person for Disability Benefits?
Living with a disabling physical or mental impairment is difficult enough without the financial burden caused by being unable to work and earn a living because of it. Two programs administered through the Social Security Administration, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), provide financial relief, but it can be challenging to […]