Change can be a good thing, but it can also be scary, especially when the change might substantially affect your life. If you receive Social Security disability benefits, those benefits are likely an important source of financial security and stability for you and your family when you cannot work and earn an income as you […]
How Much Social Security Will I Receive?
If you have a disability that has caused you to be unable to work, you may be considering the possibility of filing for Social Security disability benefits. If you find yourself in this situation, you may wonder whether you’re eligible and, if so, how much you might receive. These are understandable questions to ask. After […]
Will I Lose My Disability If I Work Part-Time?
Many individuals receiving Social Security Disability benefits want to know if they can work part-time without losing their benefits. While working part-time is possible, there are strict limits on how much you can earn before your benefits are affected. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has established specific guidelines regarding how much a person can work […]
Can You Receive Disability Benefits and Alimony at the Same Time?
When a marriage ends through divorce, many states have laws allowing courts to award alimony to one of the spouses. The process for a court to award alimony in a case differs throughout the country because it is governed by state law. Nothing prohibits a disabled person from receiving disability benefits and alimony payments simultaneously. […]
What To Do For Income While Waiting For Disability?
Financial hardship frequently adds to the challenges you face when diagnosed with a disabling physical or mental health condition preventing you from working. Disability benefits available through the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs offer hope, but first, you must wait for approval of your claim. According to the Social Security Administration, […]
How Much Can You Receive in Mental Health Disability Payments?
A disability that prevents you from working and earning a living may not be physical. Mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder, can be as debilitating as physical impairments. According to the data from the U.S. Department of Labor, 30% of adults report experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. If you […]
Is Cancer a Disability? Eligibility for Disability Benefits with Cancer
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 […]