The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notorious for taking a long time to process paperwork and forcing applicants to jump through bureaucratic hoops. Even those with severe or terminal illnesses may find that the SSA denies their initial application, making them wait for benefits and forcing them through a lengthy and stressful appeals process….
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a relatively confusing benefit program. Most people don’t know very much about SSDI, but the one thing they do know is that it is a difficult benefit to get. Stories of people with severe or even fatal medical conditions receiving a denial instead of an approval are quite…
If you are struggling with a new or worsening illness or disability, then you may be looking into seeking Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Disability is not always the easiest benefit to get, because you need to prove that your condition fully prevents you from earning a living. You’ll need to collect medical…
When you file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, a mistake can be far more than a temporary inconvenience. It takes very little for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to deny a claim. Once that happens, the process can involve lengthy appeals, including a potentially devastating wait for a hearing in front of an…
The benefits available to Americans through the Social Security program vary depending on a person’s situation. Most people know that they qualifiy for different Social Security benefits because of their workplace tax withholdings. From the first day that you get a job, you start making contributions to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Over time,…