Will I Lose My SSI Benefits If I Sell My Home?
An important feature of the Supplemental Security Income program is the ability to retain ownership of a home used as your primary or principal residence. Its value does not get...
How to Apply For SSD, SSDI, and SSI
If you are disabled due to a chronic medical condition, you may be entitled to obtain financial assistance through two programs of the Social Security Administration: Supplemental Security Income, frequently...
Which Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability?
The process to determine whether you qualify for Social Security disability benefits includes the use of two lists, one for adults and the other for children, of physical and mental...
How Does a Workers’ Comp Settlement Affect Social Security Disability?
Workers’ compensation systems exist to pay for medical care, lost earnings, and long-term disability attributed to injuries or illnesses related to the work you do. It is not uncommon for...
How Much Can I Earn While on Social Security Disability in 2021?
If you are disabled, 2021 brings with it an increase in the amount of money you may earn while also receiving payments through the Social Security disability insurance program (SSDI)....
What is the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
Both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs are overseen by the Social Security Administration. They provide monthly payments to disabled individuals meeting the disability...
How Does Long-Term Disability Work With Social Security Disability?
A disability that prevents you from working may make you eligible for long-term disability payments through an employer-sponsored or private insurance company’s long-term disability plans. You may also be eligible...
How Marriage Affects SSDI Benefits
Getting married is a major life decision. When you face disability, the magnitude of the decision increases. Likely, the big question on your mind may be how marriage affects SSDI...
Losing a Loved One is Difficult Enough, Workers Death Benefit Compensation Shouldn’t Be
No one is ever prepared to get that phone call. Everyone knows what kind of phone call it is, too. “There was an accident. They’re not coming home.” The unreality...
How the FICA Tax Affects Wages
There are certain things that will affect your take-home pay from your paycheck. It’s important to understand these things in order to adequately budget for your expenses as well as...