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
Let the Social Security (SSA) know how you feel about your experience. When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you may want to let the Social Security … Read More
If you are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits then you are also eligible for Medicare after a 24-month qualifying period. Jim, from Santee, California, asks “I was just approved for Social Security … 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
Medi-Cal is the name of the Medicaid program in the State of California. Sara, in El Centro California, asks “If I qualify for Supplemental Security Income disability benefits, will I also qualify for Medi-Cal?” … Read More
From the date that your Social Security Disability claim is denied, you have 60 days to appeal. Dave, in San Clemente, California asks “I just received the notice that my application for disability was denied, … 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
Make sure you hire an experienced disability attorney or non-attorney representative to help you win your disability hearing. Monica, in Carlsbad California, asks “I have a disability hearing next month, what do I need to … Read More
Attorneys can represent you in any area of the law, whereas non-attorney representatives are only able to represent you in regards to a disability claim (SSDI or SSI). Jean, from Escondido California, asks “Is it … Read More
