If you recently received a favorable outcome for your claim or are curious about the duration of your SSDI payments, you will be happy to know that, in most instances, they will last until retirement as long as you are still disabled and unable to work due to your disability….
The Social Security Disability 5-Year Rule was created in 2022 to help individuals understand if they are qualified to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Under this rule, you must have worked and paid into Social Security through payroll taxes for at least 5 of the last 10 years before…
First and foremost, don’t panic. Yes, it’s possible you were overpaid by Social Security for your disability benefits, depending on the situation. And, if you were overpaid, you have some options for rectifying the situation. Whatever you decide to do, it is important that you act quickly. Social Security Disability…
For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it is rare for these government programs to have complete program reforms or significant overhauls. For current recipients of Social Security disability benefits, the most important aspects you need to be aware of are legislative and administrative changes to…
The SSDI attorneys at Michael Armstrong Law in New Mexico, frequently get asked this question. It is important to understand that qualifying for SSDI is a lot more difficult than it is to qualify for SSI. This is primarily because SSDI is only available to individuals who have paid taxes…
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 up to 4 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: 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…