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The standard for disability maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) is quite high. With certain exceptions for blue-collar workers, professionals typically need medical evidence that they cannot work at all to qualify for benefits. An applicant's...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits isn't always easy. The standard for qualifying is relatively high. People seeking benefits typically need proof that they can no longer maintain any form of gainful employment. Even if someone worked...
People in a variety of circumstances may need financial assistance to cover the basic expenses of daily life. There are federal benefits programs that can provide regular financial support to those who cannot work and struggle to afford the ever-increasing cost of...
Cancer can prove to be a life-altering diagnosis. Depending on the specifics of an individual’s cancer diagnosis, they may be temporarily – or even permanently – unable to work while they are healing or otherwise managing their disease. SSDI benefits are generally...
A working adult who decides to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has likely experienced significant medical issues. SSDI benefits are typically only available for those who have historically worked and contributed to the Social Security...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are designed to provide financial benefits to people who have a disabling condition that keeps them from performing substantial gainful work activity – but there’s nothing in the rules that says the disability has...
Unlike Social Security retirement benefits, which are accessible to a large portion of the working population, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are only an option for those with severe, debilitating medical conditions. Many people have never looked...
Taxes consume a significant portion of people's paychecks, and one of the biggest deductions each week goes to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Workers from all industries make contributions and then have the option of applying for the benefits programs...
If you suffer any type of significant injury, you may be dealing with a disability. For example, maybe you work in a profession where mobility is very important, and you have a broken leg. This condition can keep you out of work for weeks or months, until it heals and...
The answer depends on several factors. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has provided limited guidance on whether long COVID falls under the umbrella of qualifying illnesses listed by the SSA. However, the government is continuing to evaluate the issue as more...