When Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) first came into existence in 1956, the vast majority of recipients were male. Twice as many men received SSDI than women did as of the late 1980s. The gender gap among SSDI recipients has slowly been decreasing since the mid-1990s. Now, nearly half of today’s SSDI recipients are females. Individuals…
Like other states, Oklahoma has a workers’ compensation system. Employees in this state who get hurt on the job can, among other benefits, receive some compensation for lost wages. While helpful, this compensation does not pay for everything. A person permanently disabled because of a work injury may also need to find other means…
If some kind of disability prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. When you apply for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will send various forms for you to complete. One such form is the Function Report. What is this, and what kind of questions are there? The Function…
Disabled individuals suffering from a disability related to a mental health condition may be able to receive Social Security disability (SSD) benefits to help with their expenses and needs. Because Social Security disability benefits are important for many disabled individuals and their families, disabled individuals suffering from a mental illness should be familiar with…
Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) is an important protection for those who are unable to work because of a medical disability that prevents them from doing so. Because of the importance of SSDI benefits, disabled applicants should know what they can do if their application for benefits has been denied. In general, to qualify…