Bethany K. Laurence

Attorney · UC Law San Francisco

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Getting Social Security Disability Based on a Medical-Vocational Allowance
If your disability doesn't meet a listing, Social Security may award you benefits based on your inability to work.
Getting a Disability Loan While Waiting on Social Security
Taking a loan can be an option while you're waiting for disability benefits.
Can You Get Food Stamps While on Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is not based on having a limited income. In order to be eligible for SSDI, you must have worked a certain length of time and paid Social Security taxes.
What Heart Conditions Qualify for Disability?
Social Security will approve disability benefits for various types of advanced heart disease.
Does Someone on Social Security Disability Get Free Medicare?
Is Medicare free for disability recipients, or will I have to pay premiums? If so, how much?
What Can Increase a Disability Check?
Learn what affects the amount of monthly disability benefits.
Getting SSI Disability Payments for a Child With Juvenile Diabetes
Children whose diabetes needs close and constant supervision may qualify for disability benefits from Social Security.
Getting Social Security Disability for Tourette Syndrome
If Tourette’s causes severe limitations or disruptions in the ability to interact socially, follow instructions, or concentrate on tasks, disability benefits may be available.
Becoming Eligible for Social Security Benefits by Being Currently Insured
Some survivors benefits are available to the dependents of those who died without being fully insured by Social Security.
How Your Spouse Can Get Benefits When You Collect Disability
Spouses married for at least a year, divorced spouses who were married at least 10 years, and surviving spouses can be entitled to benefits.