About Social Security Disability: What You Should Know Before Filing for Disability Benefits Most people think of retirement when they hear Social Security, however Social Security provides benefits to people who are disabled as well. The list of requirements that must be met for Social Security disability benefits is pretty long, and many people don’t […]
What Happens When You Apply for Disability Benefits
What Happens When You Apply for Disability Benefits? You should apply for disability as soon as you become disabled since it takes time to process your application. One reason why the process takes so long is that Social Security does not review the applications; they contract with state governments to review and process the applications. […]
Social Security Disability Benefits
Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits Most people are aware that there are Social Security disability benefits, but the possibility of becoming disabled is not something most people want to think about. Unfortunately, the chance of becoming disabled during your working years is greater than you might think. Studies show that young workers have a 30% […]
The Difference between SSI and Disability
Many people think SSI and Social Security Disability benefits are the same. They are actually two very different programs. One is a need-based program that is only available to low income people, the other is based on your earnings history. The only similarity is that both provide benefits to people who are disabled. Supplemental Security […]