The COVID-19 pandemic has caused considerable anxiety among many Americans — not just for their health but for their financial well-being. People who receive Social Security payments, including Social Security…
If you’re one of the millions of Americans receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits because an illness, injury or disability has left you unable to work, you know how much…
Not everyone with a disability is unable to work. Employers make accommodations every day to allow those with disabling conditions the chance to earn a living in areas where they…
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can affect both adults and children. For some, the impact is mild. For others, autism can make it difficult to interact with people or to have…
Many people aren’t aware of a potential source of needed income that they or someone in their family may be eligible to get from the Social Security Administration (SSA). It’s…
People who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits have to pay close attention to the benefits they receive. There is a chance that they’ll be overpaid at some point. When…
Substance abuse, whether it involves alcohol or drugs, can cause or worsen any number of mental and physical disorders and impairments. Sometimes, people use alcohol and drugs to “self-medicate” in…
Receiving the diagnosis that you have an autoimmune disease can be frightening but also feel like a relief. You have likely traveled from doctor to doctor while they worked to…
If you’re applying for — or already receiving — Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may be receiving benefits and payments from other sources as well. Some of these other…
Nothing in the federal government moves quickly — and that’s certainly true for the gigantic Social Security Administration (SSA), upon which so many Americans rely for a variety of benefits.…
If your application for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has been denied, then know that you’re not alone. Many applicants have their requests for…
Many applicants diagnosed with a condition that falls on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) “Listing of Medical Impairments” will generally qualify to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security…
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