Bethany K. Laurence
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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.
Can't Work But Were Denied Disability? Good Reasons You're Unable to Work
Make sure you know which reasons for not being able to work are good to talk about at your disability hearing.
What Is a Technical Denial in a Disability Case?
A technical denial of Social Security Disability benefits occurs when an applicant does not meet the legal or financial requirements of SSDI or SSI.