Social Security Disability

Being denied social security disability (SSDI) benefits can be deflating. After all, you likely applied for benefits because you are unable to work. Being unable to collect benefits makes life much more complex for the future.  Luckily, it is possible to appeal an SSDI benefits denial with the Social Security Administration (SSA). At this point,… Read more

For months, it has been rumored that Social Security could be on the verge of its larges cost of living adjustment (COLA) in years. On Wednesday, that proved true as the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 5.9% increase in the COLA for 2022. This amount marks the most significant increase since 1982.  Expected 2023… Read more

Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits exist essentially as an early retirement plan for those unable to work due to illness or injury. These individuals haven’t reached full retirement age, but they are no longer able to work due to their condition. Therefore, they need a source of income to bridge the gap between now and… Read more

In the United States, over 8 million people receive social security disability benefits (SSDI). Individuals who receive benefits due to a disability account for about 13% of the total benefits paid from the Social Security Administration (SSA).  While an extremely high percentage of benefits paid are legitimately for individuals who need them, there are cases… Read more

The cost associated with daily living increases every year due to inflation. This typically creates adjustments to otherwise static payments, including social security disability benefits payments. In 2022, it is expected that the dollar amount of the monthly checks could see their most significant increase in decades.  2022 Social Security Disability Check Amounts Individuals who… Read more

If there’s anything that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that we can’t accurately predict the future. Just when the country appeared to be easing out of the pandemic, the Delta variant has brought the virus back to the forefront.  But for many Americans, COVID never did wane. For a small percentage of the… Read more

Being unable to work due to a physical or mental limitation makes life even more difficult than it has to be. It’s one thing to be limited due to an injury or something else, but losing income that you and your family rely on puts a severe strain on everyone.  Social security disability benefits (SSDI)… Read more

If you don’t have an extended work history, you may be concerned if you will be eligible for benefits should you become disabled. It is true that the amount that someone who is approved for benefits can expect to receive per month is directly related to their work history.  Contrary to what many people believe,… Read more

For someone receiving social security disability (SSDI) benefits, every dollar received monthly matters. Disability benefits exist to help those who cannot work a regular job provide for their daily, weekly, monthly needs – in addition to the needs of their families. It is nearly impossible to increase the general percentage for benefits you are receiving,… Read more