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An Overview of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Here's a basic introduction to how Social Security Disability works.
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Social Security Disability & SSI: Information & Criteria
An overview of Social Security's disability evaluation process and what you need to do to get benefits.
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How Much Can You Receive in SSI Disability?
The amount of your monthly SSI disability check depends on whether you're married, whether you have any income, and where you live.
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Are Workers' Comp Benefits Taxable?
A small portion of workers' compensation benefits may be taxable, but few injured workers have to pay taxes on it.
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Am I Entitled to Workers' Compensation Benefits?
You must be an employee of a company with workers’ comp insurance and you must have been injured at work or as a result of job-related duties.
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Short-Term Disability Benefits Available From State Governments
Short-term disability benefits are not available from Social Security or elsewhere in the federal government. If you are disabled less than a year, you can’t collect Social Security disability or SDI.
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Short-Term Disability Benefits for Medical Operations
If you have to miss work because of an illness or injury unrelated to your job, you may be entitled to short-term disability benefits.
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Requirements for Long Term Disability
If you have a long-term disability policy, you may be eligible to continue receiving most of your salary in the event you become unable to work.
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Filing a Long-Term Disability Claim: What to Know
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance pays monthly benefits to covered workers who become unable to perform the duties of their job for medical reasons.
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What to Do if Employer Ignores Request for Reasonable Accommodation
The Americans with Disabilities Act gives employees the right to a reasonable accommodation.
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Are Maternity Benefits Available From Social Security Disability?
Although the Social Security disability program doesn't pay benefits for pregnancy, a handful of states do.
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Eligibility for Federal Disability Retirement Benefits
Disability retirement benefits are available to persons who work in the federal government as part of their employment benefit package.
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5 Steps to Filing an Application for Federal Disability Retirement
Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit available to Federal civil service employees and Postal workers who meet certain requirements. Filing for disability retirement benefits in five steps.