How do I Know if I’m Eligible for Social Security Disability?

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f you are unsure whether you are eligible for Social Security disability benefits, you should start by learning the basic requirements. First, you should know that there are actually two different SSA disability benefits programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Social Security Disability Insurance There are two initial requirements you …

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Social Security Disability Now Covers Early Onset Alzheimer’s

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If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s Disease, it’s important for you to know that this condition has recently been made eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration added Younger/Early Onset Alzheimer’s to the list of eligible conditions under …

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Top Five Reasons Why Disability Applications are Denied

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Many people are surprised to learn that more than 70% of first-time applications for Social Security disability benefits are denied. There are many reasons for applications being denied, including the huge number of applications being received by the Social Security Administration and severe budget cuts by the federal government which have resulted in fewer SSA …

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What Types of Benefits does Social Security Disability Offer?

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The Social Security Administration provides financial benefits for many different types of disabilities – which can make it difficult to determine whether yourself or a loved one may be eligible to receive benefits. Following is some general information and a few guidelines that you may find helpful. Two different disability programs. There are actually two …

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Do Learning or Mental Disorders Qualify for Disability Benefits?

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Many people are not aware that mental disorders and learning disorders can qualify for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. It’s also not commonly known that some children with severe learning disabilities may be eligible for benefits. Following are the main categories of mental illness (as …

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What is the difference between Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income?

If you or someone you love are disabled, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance through the Social Security Administration. But before applying for disability benefits, you need to understand the difference between the two programs offered: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). What is SSDI? This program allows adults …

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Social Security Disability Benefits Will Increase in 2019

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If you receive Social Security disability benefits there’s good news – you should be getting a fairly significant increase in your monthly checks in 2019. A cost of living adjustment (COLA) for social security recipients is expected to result in an increase of up to 3%. This would translate to an average increase of about …

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How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits

How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits

Social Security Disability is a vital source of income for people who are unable to work because of an injury or medical condition. Applying for SSD can be a drawn-out and complicated process, but it is well worth it in order for someone in need of benefits to support themselves or their families. In order …

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