If you are between the ages of 50 and 65 years and suffer from a disability that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits CHECK IF YOU QUALIFY Social Security Department Announces 8.7% Raise Inflation means we are all being asked to do more with less. Every paycheck gets stretched. Trips to the grocery store become a battle of “what to toss out of the cart before we get to the check stand so we aren’t embarrassed by too large of a bill.” Have you tried buying a car lately? It used to be that you would only face markups if you were purchasing ..read more

If you are between the ages of 50 and 65 years and suffer from a disability that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits CHECK IF YOU QUALIFY Fraud Facts and Fiction: 10 Things to Know About Social Security Scams If you have a cell phone, you probably don’t need us to tell you that attempted scams and fraud are an everyday threat. These parasite scammers target populations that they think are not savvy enough to catch on to their ruse — right or wrong, that often means they target the elderly, who are thought to be less technologically prof ..read more

If you are between the ages of 50 and 65 years and suffer from a disability that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits CHECK IF YOU QUALIFY Christmas Comes Late: Feds Announce Increase for Social Security Benefits If you have shopped for anything in the last few months, whether it be a turkey sandwich or gasoline, you probably have noticed that prices have gone up. Way up. On some products, such as gasoline and used cars, prices have gone up dramatically.  And while inflation may make purchasing everyday goods more difficult, the fed ..read more

If you are between the ages of 50 and 65 years and suffer from a disability that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits CHECK IF YOU QUALIFY Will I Get a Coronavirus Stimulus Check if I'm Collecting Disability Benefits? If you are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you may be wondering whether you qualify for the stimulus checks appropriated in the $900 billion legislation recently passed by Congress. This massive Coronavirus relief bill passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on December ..read more

What is the Social Security Disability Reconsideration When applying for Social Security disability benefits, do not be surprised if your initial application is denied. According to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), close to 70 percent of initial disability applications are denied. As you can see, if your disability benefits application is denied, you are not alone. The key is to not give up hope and press forward by filing an appeal of the denial. The first step of the appeal process is to request reconsideration. How to Request Reconsideration If your disability benef ..read more

How the Type of Discharge From the Military Can Impact Your Eligibility for Disability Benefits Military veterans suffering from a disability that has impacted their ability to work and generate income may be surprised to discover their eligibility for certain benefits, such as health care benefits offered by the Veterans Administration and disability-related compensation, will vary depending on how they were discharged. What Exactly is a Military Discharge? A military discharge is defined as a service member’s release from their obligation to continue service in the armed forces, whethe ..read more

Advice on How to Prepare for Your Disability Interview with the Social Security Administration If you are applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is important to be prepared for a multi-phase, intensive review process that is conducted by the Social Security Administration (“SSA”). For example, when you apply for disability benefits, expect a call or other correspondence from your local Social Security office looking to schedule a time to conduct an in-person interview at the office or a phone interview. The Coronavirus pandemic likely means that an SSA representative will l ..read more

Filing a Social Security Disability Claim During COVID-19 COVID-19 has impacted us in different ways. From health issues to the economic downturn, every person has felt the effects of the pandemic in different ways. For some, that means that getting a needed Social Security disability claim paid can go from being a routine matter to a life-threatening endeavor if one needs to go to the Social Security office to clear up any misunderstanding. This can add a layer of difficulty that goes beyond paying for medical expenses, rent, and food. If you or your loved one is having trouble getting ..read more

Can I receive Social Security Disability Benefits if I am working? The question of work is a common one when it comes to Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Generally speaking, an individual must be unable to work as a result of their disability for them to be eligible to receive disability benefits as financial support. While that is the case for many SSD recipients, there are some situations where an individual may be able to perform some work in order to earn an income as they wait for their benefits application to be processed. We will explore the different circumstances below ..read more

Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Social Security Benefits? If you have started receiving Social Security benefits, or if you are applying to receive benefits, you may be wondering if you will need to pay taxes on the benefits you receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA). For the most part, these benefits are tax-free, as to qualify to receive benefits you must not be able to work for a year or more as well as meet their income eligibility requirements.  While most benefit recipients will not pay taxes, there are situations where you may need to pay federal income taxes on y ..read more