How to Get Approved for Disability the First Time
London Disability
by Scott London
1y ago
When someone who has worked most of their lives becomes disabled from an injury or illness, their life gets turned upside down. When the disabling impairment is long-term, they feel immense pressure to replace the income they’ve lost and will continue to lose for the foreseeable future. That’s why Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) benefits exist. Unfortunately, many people who file for disability benefits don’t win approval during their initial application process. They need to appeal. The bright side is that more than half of SSD claimants who appeal their initial denial win ..read more
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How Much Money Can You Make and Still Get SSI?
London Disability
by Scott London
1y ago
The Supplemental Security Income or SSI program provides benefits that include monthly payments to help adults and children with a disability or blindness and limited resources and income. You can also get SSI if you are at least 65 years old and not disabled or blind provided you meet the financial criteria to qualify. If you have income or resources in excess of the limits that federal law imposes for the program, your application for SSI may be denied or, if you already were approved and receive SSI benefits, those benefits could be reduced or taken away. There are, however, resource and i ..read more
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How Much Will SSI Checks Be In 2022?
London Disability
by Scott London
2y ago
The Supplemental Security Income program is administered through the Social Security Administration, but it is not funded by Social Security taxes as is the Social Security Disability Insurance program. Instead, SSI benefits are funded by general tax revenues collected by the federal government. The SSI program includes monthly benefits to qualified adults and children for basic needs, such as food, shelter and clothing. The amount that people get each month through SSI is not the same for everyone. For example, if someone lets you live in their home without charge, the value of the monthly r ..read more
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How To Get Out of Contempt of Court Charges For Child Support?
London Disability Blog
by Scott London
2y ago
If you fail to pay child support as ordered by a court, there are several methods that can be used to force you to pay. Contempt of court charges is just one of the methods. Failing to obey an order to pay child support may also affect your Social Security disability benefits. The fact that you have a disability that prevents you from working does not automatically relieve you of your obligation to pay child support. You must take action to get the support order changed and the contempt charges removed to prevent it from affecting your disability benefits. The following information about chi ..read more
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What Endocrine Disorders Qualify For Social Security Disability?
London Disability
by Scott London
2y ago
Endocrine disorders represent a major group of qualifying disabilities under the Social Security Disability (SSD) rules. The endocrine system is on of the most important systems in the human body and plays a major role in the proper functioning of our bodies throughout our life. In this blog post, we’ll discuss each of the endocrine gland complexes and the illness and diseases that qualify for both Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Endocrine Glands The endocrine system is made up of a group of glands the secret hormones into the bloodstream ..read more
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Do I Have To File Taxes When Receiving Disability Benefits?
London Disability
by Scott London
2y ago
If you receive disability benefits, you may be required to file a federal income tax return. Determining whether you must file an income tax return and pay taxes when receiving disability benefits is not as easy as it is when you receive earnings for working at a job. A number of factors come into play when it comes to deciding whether you must pay taxes on money received through Social Security disability and private or employer-sponsored long-term or short-term disability plans. The source of the benefit payments is only one factor that you must take into consideration, so avoid incurring p ..read more
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New York Temporary Disability Insurance Program for Pregnancy
London Disability
by Scott London
2y ago
For many, expecting the birth of a child is one of life’s most exciting and momentous occasions. It’s a life-changing experience, to say the least. While having a baby can be an exciting and highly anticipated event, it’s also an experience from which a mother needs time to recover following delivery, and potentially for some time after. Fortunately, for those who live in New York, there is assistance available to help families through this important life transition. New York is one of the few states in the country that has a temporary disability insurance (TDI) program which requires that em ..read more
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Signs That You Will Be Approved For Disability
London Disability
by Scott London
2y ago
It’s perfectly understandable that you may be wondering whether the application that you submitted for disability benefits will be approved. The fact that more than two-thirds of disability claims submitted each year to the Social Security Administration are denied after initial review is a good reason to be concerned about your chance of success. Working with a disability lawyer and the disability advocates at London Disability whose knowledge and experience with the disability process and regulations improves the chance of achieving a successful outcome. We’ve put together a few of the sign ..read more
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New Jersey – How Much Does Disability Pay in NJ
London Disability
by Scott London
2y ago
An illness or injury that prevents a person from working may immediately have you thinking about disability benefits available through the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs administered by the Social Security Administration. However, eligibility for disability benefits through SSI or SSDI require a long-term disability that is expected to last for at least 12 months or cause death. If you cannot work because of a temporary illness or injury or because of pregnancy, and work for a New Jersey employer, you may qualify for disability pay in NJ through ..read more
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New Jersey – How Long Does It Take to Get Temporary Disability In NJ?
London Disability
by Scott London
2y ago
New Jersey’s Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) program provides New Jersey workers who suffer physical or mental illness or injury up to 26 weeks of financial support following a non-work-related disability. This is a short-term disability program, unlike the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) program, which is only available to workers or former workers who suffer long-term disabilities lasting at least one year. Because the New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance program is intended to respond to the needs of workers with short-term disabilities, it’s important ..read more
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