The Social Security Administration (SSA) made an announcement earlier this week that there will be a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other Social Security (SS) beneficiaries coming in 2021. Individuals who receive these government benefits can expect to see a 1.3% increase in their monthly stipend starting with their Dec. 2020 payment,…
In some cases, people are born with mental disorders and conditions that they will have for their entire lives. This could just be due to genetics or, in cases like cerebral palsy, due to mistakes made during birth. In many cases, though, these disorders manifest or appear later in life. This is known as…
Needing to fill out paperwork to prove you have a disability can feel unnecessary or even insulting if you have an injury or medical condition that has limited your ability to work or take care of yourself. However, thoroughness and accuracy are critical to your success when you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance…
Federal jobs often come with excellent benefits. It’s no different if you have a serious medical condition that potentially affects your ability to work. Postal carriers and all other federal workers who find themselves in this situation may qualify for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Disability Retirement…
It goes without saying that you never want to find yourself filing a claim for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). However, should you find yourself dealing with a serious illness or injury that keeps you out of work, it’s something to strongly consider. By paying into Social Security, you make yourself eligible for SSDI…