Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are not impacted by assets, inheritance, or other unearned income. Hank, in Long Beach California, asks “My mother just passed away and I received an inheritance. Will this affect … Read More
If you are divorced and never remarried, you might qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits on your ex-spouse’s record. Lucille, from Imperial Beach California, asks “I am divorced and never re-married. I have … Read More
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a “Trial Work Period” to encourage individuals who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to try and return to work. Brian, in San Marcos California, asks “After … Read More
If you are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and your condition worsens, you will not see any change in your benefits. Mike, in Carlsbad, California asks “My disabilities have worsened and I … Read More
The reason for the 24 month waiting period is mainly for the government to save money and to ensure that only those with a long-term disability will receive Medicare. Medicare is a health insurance program … Read More
Social Security Disability 2011 Thresholds Data Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Substantial Gainful Activity (or SGA) is a term used by the Social Security Administration and Disability Determination Services (DDS) to refer to a person’s ability … Read More
The more you earned, the more you paid into Social Security, so the larger your disability benefit will be. Tanya in Del Mar, California asks “If I am found eligible for Social Security Disability benefits … Read More
The purpose of Ticket to Work is to make available training, job referrals, and other support and services to help you obtain employment. The Ticket to Work Program is a work incentive that is for … Read More
As soon as your claim for SSI is approved, you can start getting benefits. Nancy, in San Marcos, California, asks “Is there a waiting period before I am eligible for SSI disability benefits?” Supplemental Security … Read More
Once you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, periodically the Social Security Administration (SSA) will review your case to make sure that you are still disabled. Once you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, periodically … Read More
