Bethany K. Laurence
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Social Security Disability Rules and Requirements for Adults
There are rules on both medical eligibility and financial eligibility for disability benefits.
How Impairment-Related Work Expenses Affect Social Security Disability
Disability-related expenses can lower your income enough to qualify for Social Security disability benefits or SSI.
Will I Lose My SSI If I Get Married?
Marriage itself doesn’t affect your eligibility for SSI benefits, but if your new husband or wife has income, Social Security will deem some of his or her income to you , which might reduce or end your benefits.
When a Loan Counts as an Asset or Income for SSI Disability
When Social Security treats loans as income or resources for SSI eligibility purposes.
What Is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) for Social Security Disability Purposes?
To collect Social Security or SSI disability, you have to be unable to do more than a minimal amount of work.
What Will Happen If I Draw Disability Benefits, Work, and Don't Tell Social Security?
Social Security will find out if you work, and you'll have to pay back any benefits you shouldn't have received.
Do I Have to Quit Work to Get Disability?
You can't earn more than a certain monthly income cap and also get Social Security disability.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Questionnaire for Social Security
Social Security uses the ADL questionnaire to determine how your disability affects your daily life.
How to Qualify for Disability (What Happens at DDS)
Before making a decision, the DDS claims examiner orders medical records from your doctors and may call you for more information.
Your Work History: Why It's Important for Social Security Disability
Your work history determines the requirements of your old job (and whether you can do it) and whether you have transferable skills to work at a new job.