Social Security Disability (SSDI) Social Security Disability, or SSDI, is a government-funded disability benefit program. To be eligible, an individual generally must work 5 out of the last 10 years in order to earn quarters of coverage. Eligibility: SSDI pays individuals who are unable to work for 12 months or more due to illness or disability if they meet certain requirements. You must show that you cannot work in your own occupation or any other occupation based on factors including age, education, and work experience. Waiting Period: five months. Benefit Amount: also known as the Primary I ..read more

Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits have helped many California residents who are unable to work due to a disability. When you think of a disability, you might automatically think of a physical disability. However, the American Psychiatric Association considers depression a psychiatric disability and you could qualify for SSD if your depression prevents you from working. A formal diagnosis Because there are sometimes no physical symptoms or outward signs of depression, knowing if your depression is enough to qualify you for SSD can be difficult. Having a diagnosis of clinical depression ..read more

If you are applying for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will determine whether your condition qualifies as a disability as defined by the SSA. The SSA’s Blue Book or Listing of Impairments contains several medical conditions that could qualify you for disability benefits. Listing of Impairments The SSA’s Blue Book contains Part A, which covers adult disabilities, and Part B, which covers childhood disabilities. Each part is divided into sections, with each section covering a different body system. Here are a few of the major adult body systems covered under Part A ..read more

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides California residents with monthly payments to help them meet their needs. In addition to a federal payment, California provides its own payment. SSI is available to adults over 65, or a person of any age who is blind or who has a disability. To be eligible for SSI, you must have very little or no income and less than $2,000 in assets. For people who are married, the asset limit is $3,000. Your home and potentially your car do not qualify as assets; however, it is important to know what does count as income and assets, to determine if you ..read more

Receiving money from the Social Security Administration is a lifeline for a plethora of reasons, regardless of why you receive it. It is your money, and you need it. And, for those receiving Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance, you likely have heard about your boosted checks. But, many are wondering when they can expect their new North Hollywood, California, boosted checks. Check timeline You should have received your Ontario, California, check at the beginning of this month (February), and the last one on at the end of December. Checks are normally sent at the ..read more

When you receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, there is a myth that there is an absolute bar from working. However, at some point, you may be able to transition back to work, or at least want to try. This is where the Ticket to Work program can help Whittier, California, residents receiving SSDI. Are you ready to work? If the answer is yes or maybe, it may be time to begin your journey back into the workforce. Returning to the workforce can provide you with greater financial independence and empower your own independence. However, chances are, you do not know where to start, w ..read more

The road toward approval of your application for Social Security disability benefits can be long and arduous. Months or years of being denied and having to appeal, submitting endless amounts of medical records and paperwork and attending a stressful hearing can take a toll on you emotionally, physically and financially. So, it is a relief to finally have your application for SSD benefits approved. Still, this does not mean you will immediately be paid what you are owed. The waiting period and onset date Your SSDI payments will start following a five-month waiting period. This means your first ..read more

There are many people in California who qualify for Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) if they are unable to work. The dollar amount that people receive depends on a number of different factors, but their eligibility is based on the specifics of their situation. Many people who receive SSDI also have families they need to provide for.The amount they receive for their individual disability may not be enough to pay for the expenses of their children. This can create a difficult situation for them as they try to make ends meet. Children of parents receiving SSDI may be able to receive the ..read more

Suffering from a disability is anything but easy. It can be painful and overwhelming, especially if it is due to a recent injury or illness. The inability to work can cause serious financial hardships, making it imperative that you understand Social Security Disability and how to apply for these benefits. Do you qualify? SSD claims can be filed for a wide range of disabilities. The Social Security Administration has a long list known as the Blue Book that catalogs health conditions that may make a person eligible for SSD benefits. Some common conditions include arthritis and osteoarthritis, jo ..read more

Many Californians who meet the basic requirements to get Supplemental Security Income have one obstacle preventing them from taking part in the program and getting approved: they have too many valuable resources. Before automatically thinking this will end any chance of getting SSI, it is important to understand how selling resources can be helpful in the process. Understanding SSI and the rules for selling resources SSI is for people who are at least 65 years old, are blind or are disabled. Their income must be limited to a certain level. This includes their wages, pensions and any other sour ..read more