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In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must first demonstrate that you have a disability. Ultimately, the question of whether you qualify as disabled falls to the Social Security Administration, also known as the SSA. But how exactly does the SSA decide if you are disabled, and what happens if they determine that you do not fit their criteria?
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The Cost-of-Living Adjustment, also known as the COLA, is a critical component of determining how much people obtain from Social Security benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Without it, these benefits would likely become quickly outpaced by growing costs for things like food, housing, and other basic expenses. But what exactly is the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security, and how might it impact you?
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One of the biggest issues that people suffering from severe medical problems have is knowing when is a good time to consider applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Fortunately, by asking certain questions, you can determine whether you might be qualified for disability benefits. Here are five questions you should ask yourself before applying for disability benefits:
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a partnership with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in honor of its sixth annual “Slam the Scam” day on March 6, 2024. This event is meant to help raise public awareness of Social Security imposters and other forms of fraud intended to target recipients of Social Security benefits, including people receiving disability benefits. Anyone who is targeted by these scams should notify the OIG at oig.ssa.gov.
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While there are tens of millions of Americans with chronic medical conditions, not all of them are eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). That being said, it is not always clear where the line is between ordinary medical conditions and a legal disability. So when exactly does a medical condition become a legal disability according to the SSA, and why is it potentially important?
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Every year, millions of people apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, due to suffering from a disabling medical condition. However, more than half of these applications are ultimately denied for one reason or another, leaving people struggling to figure out how they will cover their bills. But what exactly can you do if your disability application was denied?
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If you become seriously ill or injured, you may need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI for short. In order to be eligible for SSDI, however, you need to make sure you have a sufficient number of work credits to qualify for the program. Here is what you need to know about SSDI work credits and how they might matter to you:
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there is always a chance that your application will be denied, even if you do everything right. However, you can potentially appeal the denial of your application, giving you an additional chance at approval. But what exactly does appealing your SSDI or SSI application entail?
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The most commonly cited reason for people to have their Social Security disability applications denied is from errors on their paperwork. Avoiding these often simple mistakes can, therefore, dramatically increase your chances of having your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) accepted. Watch out for these five types of paperwork errors that can lead to disability denials:
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Disability benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be obtained not only for physical ailments, but also psychological and emotional maladies. This means that, under some circumstances, people with psychological disabilities may qualify for SSDI or SSI benefits. But when can a psychological disability potentially qualify you for disability benefits?
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