When you got hurt on the job, you initially thought that you’d be back to work soon. You didn’t realize how serious your injuries were or that they’d result in you dealing with a permanent disability. Now, you’ve been unable to work for several months, and you need to...
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Are you disabled according to the Social Security Administration?
The Social Security Administration is in charge of determining whether a disability claim will be approved or denied. It makes that decision based on factors in a case such as the person’s medical records and ability to work. In the eyes of the government, someone has...
What kinds of Social Security benefits can dependent children receive?
If you have a disability and receive Social Security Disability benefits, then your children may be entitled to benefits as well. There are several kinds of dependent children benefits that children may receive. They may also be entitled to Supplemental Security...
What is the process to appeal a denied SSDI benefits application?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a difficult and long process. For some people, it takes months or even more than a year before they start getting benefits. Most people have heard at least one story about a qualified applicant who didn't...
Your options when cancer keeps you from working
A cancer diagnosis is a frightening, life-altering prospect. The moment you get the news, you know your life will be different, and during these uncertain times, you should not have to worry about money. Treatment can be a lengthy process, and both the disease and the...
How are disability benefits reviewed?
The Social Security Administration conducts periodic reviews of recipients who are receiving disability benefits every three years to determine whether they are still eligible for blind or disability benefits. The review is based upon the type and severity of the...
Social Security benefits programs are distinct
Fresno residents who have disabilities may be entitled to disability benefits under the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income programs. There are major differences in the eligibility requirements and benefits for these programs.SSI benefits are...
SSA Disability Program Faces Challenges
The Social Security annual disability insurance trust fund contains $150 billion to assist physically and mentally-disabled recipients and their families. Like the Social Security retirement trust fund, however, theSocial Security Disability insuranceprogram confronts...
Can disability payments be processed quickly?
Contrary to the delays our Fresno readers may expect from the federal government, the Social Security Administration is actually able to expedite Social Security Disabilty claims in limited cases under its Compassionate Allowances program. In this program, the SSA...
Social Security Disabilty and workers’ compensation
Injured workers in California and throughout the nation may be entitled to workers' compensation and Social Security Disability benefits. However, there are important distinctions between these programs.Workers compensation is administered by California for workers...
