The SSDI and SSI application process can be a long and winding road toward receiving your monthly benefits. Once you have filed an initial application, it can take 7 to 8 months before you receive your initial decision from Disability Determination Services. SSDI and SSI Timeframes – Key Takeaways ✓…
There are two kinds of applications one can file for social security disability. The first is what we call SSDI, or Social Security Disability Insurance. It is referred to in decisions as a “period of disability” with “disability insurance benefits.” This application is also commonly referred to as a Title…
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: 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: Key Terms Child Support:…
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: 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 obtain,…
At Michael Armstrong Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we commonly answer questions relating to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the various steps that someone must take to apply for SSDI benefits. The following is a series of SSDI FAQs that we believe should be helpful to Albuquerque area residents…
As discussed in our SSI and SSDI timeframe, there are many stages to the Social Security Disability process that can take quite a considerable amount of time. Typically, most people are denied after their initial application and after a reconsideration appeal. At the hearing level, and often with the assistance…
Obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance is taxing, worrisome, and complex. Almost two-thirds of initial applications are denied, and you must appeal your claim. SSDI Appeals – Key Takeaways ✓ File On Time: You have 60 days from the date of your denial letter to appeal. The SSA assumes you receive…
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, though you may appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Also, if you…