More Articles by Bethany K. Laurence

When your disability check comes can depend on the type of benefit (SSDI or SSI) you receive and your birthday.

Find out whether you can decline Medicare coverage so that Social Security doesn't take money out of your SSDI check.

Learn about cost-of-living increases that affect your monthly disability benefit amount.

SSI limits how much money or property you can have and be eligible for disability benefits, but many assets don't count.

Minnesota employees have the right to time off for pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting under a mix of federal and state laws.

A one-step-at-a-time guide to getting Social Security disability benefits.

An overview of Social Security's disability definition and the criteria you need to meet to get benefits.

If a compressed nerve root in your back or neck causes significant pain and disability, you may be able to get benefits from Social Security.

The monthly cash benefits are the main reason disability claimants apply. But you'll also qualify for medical benefits.

Here's a basic introduction to how Social Security disability works.

Bethany K. Laurence