For many people living with a severe disability, Social Security disability benefits may be their only source of income to support themselves and their families. It is easy, then, to understand why they would be concerned about anything that may cause them to lose their benefits or reduce the amount they receive each month. Instead […]
Read MoreYour disability can entitle you to apply for both Social Security Disability (SSD or SSDI) benefits and benefits from a long-term disability insurance policy (LTD). Many employers provide long-term disability insurance coverage for their employees as part of the overall benefits package, along with health insurance, and retirement plans. But understanding how your LTD benefits […]
Read MoreThe American Rescue Plan that was signed into law earlier in the year included the third round of stimulus payments for all Americans who fall within the income limits included in the legislation. If you receive Social Security disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income programs, you should have received […]
Read MoreMore than nine million people who are disabled and unable to work rely on monthly payments they receive from one or both of the Social Security disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. Social Security is not only for the elderly. One in four 20-year-olds will become disabled and be unable to work before […]
Read MoreIf you are disabled and applying for or already receiving Social Security disability benefits, you must report the income you receive to the Social Security Administration. There are, however, different types of income that may or may not get reported depending on whether your benefits are through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security […]
Read MoreIf you or a member of your family have a disability that keeps you from earning a living, Social Security disability, or SSD, may ease financial hardships. As currently organized under federal law and regulations, the Social Security Administration oversees two programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), that pay monthly […]
Read MoreAs someone who gets benefits from the federal government, it is essential that you understand your rights and obligations around those benefits. Your responsibilities do not stop when you start receiving benefits. Complying with specific requirements is necessary if you or your family members want to continue to receive SSI benefits, even after you start […]
Read MoreIf you are considering applying for Social Security disability benefits on behalf of a child who is blind or disabled, a consultation with a Social Security disability advocate at London Disability should be high on your list of things to do. Navigating through complex and confusing SSD rules and procedures can be challenging and become […]
Read MoreIf you are blind, disabled, or elderly with few assets and minimal income, cash payments from the Supplemental Security Income program may provide much-needed financial help. The program, which is administered by the Social Security Administration, currently assists almost eight million people who receive an average of $586 in monthly SSI benefits. Adults and children […]
Read MoreA portion of the payroll taxes you pay on income earned through employment or self-employment goes toward funding the retirement and disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. If you work for a long enough duration, you become insured and eligible to collect benefits when you reach retirement age or sooner if you are […]
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