Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federally funded program meant to assist individuals when they are affected by a long-term disability inhibiting their ability to work for longer than 12 months. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is meant to be a safety net; ensuring that individuals can maintain their…
While the news of a government shutdown can be concerning, the threat it poses to your benefits and your ability to receive them is minimal. Even more minimal now that the longest shutdown in U.S. history has finally ended. There is no cause for alarm. Your benefits will continue to…
Michael Armstrong Law will never use AI to craft anything related to legal documents and client correspondence. Neither should you. While Large Language Models (LLMs) are phenomenal tools that are excellent for research and chatbots, when it comes to Social Security disability law, we fail to see its utility. AI…
Social Security, when referenced on its own, usually refers to retirement benefits created by our government-funded program in which a portion of the taxes you pay while working is placed into trust funds and, upon retirement, returned to you in the form of monthly payments intended to support your quality…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) both have strict financial criteria and limitations to determine eligibility for benefits. In the case of how passive income can affect your Social Security disability benefits, it is important to understand how income is factored into these two forms of…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are both government assistance programs that seek to help you maintain your quality of life through monthly benefit payments. However, these two programs vary greatly when it comes to determining how profitable activity affects your eligibility for each program, like in the instance…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that gives disability benefit payments to qualified individuals who have paid into Social Security through payroll taxes and have garnered sufficient work credits to be eligible for the program. SSDI Medical Insurance – Key Takeaways ✓ Primary Coverage: SSDI recipients receive…
If you’re 50 or older and struggling to work due to a medical condition, Social Security disability rules may become more favorable for you. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that adapting to new work becomes more difficult after 50. As a result, there are special conditions and rules that…
The short answer? No. Under Federal law, SSI payments cannot be garnished to fulfill child support payments. But, child support and disability benefit payments can interact. In our article, we’ll cover important distinctions that can help you protect your benefits and stay in compliance with court-ordered obligations. Child Support and…
As of November 2025, the Social Security Administration’s reduced clawback rate (effective April 25, 2025) limits overpayment recovery from 100% to 50% for individuals receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. Social Security Clawback Reduction Changes for 2025 – Key Takeaways ✓ New 50% Clawback Rate: As of April 25,…