Bethany K. Laurence
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Disability Advocates Push New Reforms for Social Security Disability
Learn about the "Stop the Wait" campaign and other reforms sought by disability advocates to make Social Security disability benefits more accessible and equitable.
Deducting Disability-Related Expenses From Your Countable Income for SSDI or SSI
You can deduct IRWEs from your self-employment income or wages.
The Disability Exception to the Early Distribution Penalty Tax for Retirement Accounts
If you are disabled and need to raid your retirement savings before you turn 60 years old, you can take money out of your retirement plan and avoid the early distribution tax.
Will SSI Count Your Spouse's Income If You're Separated or Living Together?
Whether you're married, separated, divorced, or just living together, here's what determines your SSI eligibility.
The Self-Employed and Social Security Disability Benefits
Most self-employed people pay self-employment taxes and are eligible for Social Security disability benefits.
How to Calculate Short-Term Disability Benefits in California
In California, employees fund disability benefits for employees who are temporarily unable to work due to disability, including pregnancy.
How Short-Term Disability Benefits Work in California
California provides paid time off for disability, parenting, and pregnancy leave.
How Long Will It Take for a Judge's Decision and How Long Before Benefits Start?
In a survey we did of readers who had been to an appeal hearing, the average wait time for a decision was...
Getting Disability Benefits for Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
When memory problems, disorientation, or mood disturbances due to Alzheimer's lead to problems with social or personal functioning, disability may be available.
Social Security Disability Work Credits (SSDI)
You must pass a recent work test and a duration of work test in order to be insured for SSDI.
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