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,…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two federally-funded programs that provide financial assistance to individuals experiencing hardship from a long-term disability that limits an individual’s ability to work. Funding for your Social Security disability benefit payments comes from a combination of payroll taxes and tax…
Most Social Security disability payment beneficiaries receive scheduled payments that are the same amount throughout the year. These payments tend to only rise with a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or a change to your Social Security disability eligibility. When people talk about “extra benefits” from Social Security disability payments,…
Michael Armstrong Law works to provide transparent and accessible updates concerning Social Security Disability benefit news, adjustments, and resources. August 14, 2025, marked the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act. Its enactment on August 14, 1935, was a landmark in U.S. history, cementing its role as a pillar for…
In addition to Donald J. Trump’s proclamation concerning the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, Frank J. Bisignano, commissioner of the Social Security Administration, released a statement concerning the state of Social Security. Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano outlines the following in his address: The historically long wait times…
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) brought many changes to our nation’s tax systems. However, Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits are still subject to federal income tax under current law. The ratification of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), signed July 4, 2025, does not make SSDI or any Social Security payments…