Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to individuals who cannot work due to a severe, long-term disability. To qualify, applicants must have a medical condition that meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability and have earned enough work credits through their employment history. SSDI benefits are…
People generally think of dementia as something that people develop in their senior years, often after they’ve retired. That’s not always the case. There are a number of dementia-related conditions that can strike people in their 40s or younger. There’s even an “early-onset” form of Alzheimer’s that can affect people’s cognitive abilities in middle…
When planning your estate, you want the best plan for your child with a disability. A special needs trust (SNT) helps secure their future without affecting their eligibility for government benefits. When your child has a disability or impairment such as blindness, they may be eligible for government benefits like the Supplemental Security Income…
A brain injury can significantly change your life. It often depends on the part of the brain that was injured. For instance, an injury to one part of the brain could lead to motor impairments, meaning you don’t have fine motor skills or that you struggle with mobility. The same injury to another part…
The Compassionate Allowances Initiative (CAL) is a program by the Social Security Administration aimed at helping quickly identify diseases and medical conditions that meet the SSA’s standards for disability benefits. This initiative may help the SSA identify your case faster, potentially speeding up the approval process for your claim if you have a severe…