Monthly Archives: July 2017
Family Benefits for SSDI Recipients
When disability hits a person in the prime of his/her life, the likelihood this person has a family depending on his/her income is high, and the need to replace this lost source of support is even more important. Disability insurance benefits is the option most people turn to when a physical or mental impairment… Read More »
Different Types of Disability Coverage and How They Can Overlap
When someone suffers a disability, figuring out disability insurance benefits may not be at the forefront of his/her mind. Instead, the first thing usually missed is the comfort of a reliable and stable daily routine. Simple daily tasks that most people take for granted, such as getting dressed, preparing a meal, and performing housework,… Read More »
Social Security Disability vs. Supplemental Security Income
No one plans to become disabled and unable to work, but this unfortunate situation happens every day. In an ideal world, everyone in this situation would have the financial resources to weather this setback, or at least disability insurance to help them, but for millions of Americans, there is no personal safety net. In… Read More »
New Rules on Medical Evidence and Their Potentially Disproportionate Effect on Certain SSDI Cases
Anyone dealing with a disability quickly becomes all too familiar with the rotating door of doctor visits that are necessary to manage the disability. The frequency of these appointments allows doctors to become very familiar with the history and well-being of their individual patients, which is important in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) cases…. Read More »