If you’re disabled and unable to work, you need your medical coverage – but you also need your Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. Is it possible to qualify for both Medicaid and SSDI at the same time? Yes, you can have both – assuming you continue to meet the state’s Medicaid (“SoonerCare”) income guidelines…
Making the decision to file for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits wasn’t easy, but what else could you do? You’ve worked as long as possible despite your condition – but you can’t do it any longer. So, you contacted the Social Security Administration (SSA) and filed your claim – and then you waited. A…
It takes a lot of emotional effort to admit that you’re no longer able to keep working, and the application process for Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI) benefits is pretty complicated. Plus, you generally have to wait months before you get a decision – which can make it especially disheartening to receive a denial…
If you are injured or develop a disability, you may be able to continue working a sedentary job but may not be able to go back to more significant physical work. In that case, you may be wondering if you will be able to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits or if you will…
Your risk for disabling medical conditions increases as you get older. Adults who are over the age of 50 and drawing close to retirement age are at elevated risk as compared with those just starting out in their careers. Older adults can get hurt at work or in a car crash. They could also…