Nearly eight million Americans currently receive monthly cash payments through the Supplemental Security Income – or SSI – program. Administered by the Social Security Administration, SSI is a vital safety net for people with little or no income who require money to pay for basic necessities such as food, clothing,…
Short Answer: Your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits adhere to a strict payment schedule. However, if your payment falls on a federal holiday, you might receive your payment the preceding business day. Example: If you expect a payment on the fourth Wednesday of this month, but it is…
Short Answer: Yes, depending on the situation, your Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) benefit payment can be garnished. While SSDI is usually protected from most situations in which a creditor could garnish your income, there are some unique circumstances that you need to know about: If You Owe Child…
The Short Answer: You can work part-time while on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), but you must familiarize yourself with the income limits. You do not want to jeopardize your benefits. Defining Substantial Gainful Activity (“SGA”) Limits For Individuals You need to know what your SGA limit is to ensure…
The Short Answer: Yes, SSDI can count as income when applying for SNAP. However, some deductions can be applied. Why SSDI Payment Benefits Can Impact SNAP SSDI payment benefits directly contribute to total household income, which is used to determine eligibility for SNAP and the amount of supplemental nutrition…
You filed your claim and received a denial notice in the mail a few months later. You probably ask, “Why was it denied, and what could I have done to bolster my SSDI claim application?” The Social Security Administration will explain their decision and why your claim was denied in…
Obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance is taxing, worrisome, and complex. Almost two-thirds of initial applications are denied, and you must appeal your claim. Our team of experienced and compassionate SSDI advocates and legal representatives is going to provide you with five key elements you need for a successful SSDI claims…
Unfortunately, once a lawsuit is filed in a federal district court and a decision is made to affirm Social Security’s denial of your claim, the decision the federal district judge puts forth is usually considered final. Also, if you fail to appeal an unfavorable decision at the lower levels of…
Applying for Social Security disability, appealing a denial, and navigating the landscape of Social Security benefits can be an incredibly complex task. This daunting task is compounded when multiple family members, e.g., two spouses, receive disability benefits or are applying for SSDI benefits. There are special case scenarios and circumstances…
The Short Answer: Unfortunately, if you have never worked, you are ineligible for SSDI. Social Security Disability Insurance, known as SSDI, is a federal program that provides monthly payments to individuals with impairments that prevent them from working for at least 12 months. Unfortunately, this benefit is hard to…