Disability & Workers Compensation

How Does Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Work?

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

Social Security Disability & SSI: Definitions & Criteria

An overview of Social Security's disability evaluation process and what you need to do to get benefits.

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.

Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Workers' Comp Benefits?

Workers' compensation benefits are not normally considered taxable income at the state or federal level. The lone exception arises when an individual also receives disability benefits through Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Am I Entitled to Workers' Compensation Benefits?

To qualify for 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.

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.

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.

Long Term Disability Requirements

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.

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.

What to Do If Your Employer Denies Your Request for Reasonable Accommodation

The ADA gives employees with disabilities the right to reasonable accommodations. What happens if your employer ignores—or denies—your request?

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.

Eligibility for Federal Disability Retirement Benefits

Disability retirement benefits are available to people who work in the federal government as part of their employment benefit package.

6 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.