Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two of the most extensive SSA programs implemented to aid and support people with disabilities. SSDI is provided for people with qualifying impairments who pay social security taxes and meet a specific working threshold. To qualify for SSI, however, you may not need to pay social security taxes or meet a work threshold, but your financial assets cannot exceed a certain status. Despite the helpfulness of these programs for people with disabilities, they may not last forever. There are many circumstances where ..read more

It is a reasonably well-known fact that those unable to work due to a disability may be eligible to collect payments from social security disability insurance (SSDI). However, fewer people are aware that a disabled person’s family members may also qualify for SSDI benefits. If you have questions regarding your eligibility status or the status of a potentially qualifying family member, reach out to The Khaki Law Firm, LLC for detailed guidance. Who Qualifies as a Dependent for SSDI Benefits? The Social Security Administration (SSA) is mindful that others may be impacted when a handicap prevents ..read more

If your request for disability has been denied post-hearing with an administrative law judge (ALJ), it is still not the time to give up. Your case has an opportunity to go through the appeal process with the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Appeals Council. Contact the meticulous team at The Khaki Law Firm, LLC for further help with completing this process. Requesting an Appeals Council Review Within 60 days of the hearing decision, you can request an Appeals Council Review through the iAppeal Online application or a mail-in request to their Virginia location. Once received, they will re ..read more

Typically, personal injury settlements do not impact Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, they can lower Supplemental Security Income’s (SSI) standard disability payments. Understanding how and why this may happen can help you protect your financial security. Enlisting the help of a trusted disability attorney from The Khaki Law Firm can ensure you are aware of any requirements and processes. Impacts of Settlement Awards on SSDI vs. SSI Benefits The impact on Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits after receiving a lawsuit settlement will vary depending on the ..read more

Are you in the process of retiring and thinking of contacting the Social Security Administration (SSA) to access your retirement benefits? Are you divorced and your ex-spouse is on disability or entitled to Social Security retirement? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you can contact the SSA regarding your benefits as well as your ex-spouse’s benefits. Here are some important facts and requirements you need to know: You may be entitled to receive benefits on your ex-spouse’s record even if they have remarried Your marriage lasted 10 years or longer You are unmarrie ..read more

Supplemental Security Income: The Basics of PERC After you win your disability claim with Social Security for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the next step is the financial interview to determine how much monthly SSI benefits you are entitled to. This financial interview is called “Pre-Effectuation Review Conference” (PERC). Since SSI is based on your financial need and there are financial restrictions on your assets and household income to receive SSI, PERCs are conducted before SSI payments begin to make sure that you are still financially eligible for benefits and to update any other in ..read more

Heart failure patients confront a difficult health journey and the last thing they should have to worry about is money. Unfortunately, many of them rely on Social Security disability benefits to assist them in paying their bills while they are unable to work and support their families. That is why patients suffering from heart failure should be aware of Social Security’s Compassionate Allowances program. It enables patients to quickly obtain the financial assistance they require. A person who is experiencing some variation of heart failure is facing a terrible medical journey and money should ..read more

Social security benefits are not one-size-fits-all. Depending on the circumstances, your benefits could be much higher than those of other people in a similar situation. Social security benefits are given to individuals with disabilities, retired individuals, individuals with Medicare, and individuals with supplemental income. Knowing how to calculate the social security benefits you are entitled to may be a difficult task for you. Here at The Khaki Law Firm, we have helped numerous people calculate their social security benefits and we are ready to do the same for you. Call us today to schedu ..read more

The networks to file Social Security Disability claims are run through the Social Security Administration field offices and Disability Determination Service state agencies. This can be an overwhelming process if you are injured and trying to navigate the system alone, and it can take months to receive an application approval or denial. Here, we explain the backlog for disability claims. Disability Backlog Cases Skyrocket On April 7, 2022, Social Security Administration (SSA) reopened a majority of its field offices to the public after two years of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ..read more

Daily life in 2022 requires the use of the internet. Whether it be for work, school, or even telehealth appointments, accessing the internet is imperative to completing daily tasks. Unfortunately, for some families, accessing the internet is incredibly difficult because they do not have the financial resources to afford the growing cost of WiFi. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) aims to make the internet more accessible for individuals who would otherwise struggle to afford it. The ACP is available to any household where an individual receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI). To lea ..read more