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,…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
As of 2026, individuals can wait several months to a few years before receiving a favorable decision on their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application if their appeal is successful. While claimants are without benefit payments for a considerable amount of time, favorable decisions entitle claimants to back pay for…
Each year Social Security disability benefits receive a handful of changes to ensure that you are able to maintain your quality of life as economic conditions change. While most changes are routine annual updates, some shifts are important to keep track of as we move closer to the New Year….
The SSA announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025, and has now confirmed a 2.8% COLA for 2026. 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)…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federally funded program designed to provide individuals with long-term disabilities scheduled benefit payments so they can maintain their quality of life. SSDI does come with certain criteria that you must fulfill to become eligible — including garnering sufficient work credits to qualify for…