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 you act quickly. Topics Covered: 1) What…
When it comes to understanding your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, many recipients have concerns about whether or not their SSDI benefit payments are taxable. Unfortunately, for SSDI, the answer to this question may not be a straightforward yes or no. The answer relies on your unique financial situation…
For Social Security disability benefit recipients, the SSA has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment. This cost-of-living adjustment, COLA for short, can help to offset the effects of rising inflation on your quality of life while receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. In addition to…
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. Key Terms:…
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. The Short Answer: Those currently receiving SSDI and SSI benefit payments will likely experience little impact on their benefit disbursement. However, there can be processing…
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 Social…
Our firm works tirelessly to help claimants get the SSI benefits they deserve. This process can be long and complicated. Our compassionate and dedicated attorneys at Michael Armstrong Law are here to assist you with the process once you have been denied. If you have been denied your benefits What…