The What, When, and How Much of Disability Benefits
The What, When, and How Much of Disability Benefits
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What Happens After You’re Approved for SSDI or SSI Disability?
Here's what happens once you’re approved for Social Security disability, including when you’ll get paid and how much you could get.
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How Much Money Will I Get If I Qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI Benefits?
The amount of disability you'll collect depends on the program (SSI or SSDI) for which you qualify.
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How Long Can You Receive Disability Benefits?
Your Social Security disability benefits will last until you begin to work, your condition improves, or you reach retirement age.
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How Are Payment Dates Chosen for SSDI and SSI?
When your disability check comes can depend on the type of benefit you receive and your birthday.
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Do You Get Cost-of-Living Increases (COLA) When You are on Disability?
Learn about cost-of-living increases that affect your monthly disability benefit amount.
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What Can Increase a Disability Check?
Learn what affects the amount of monthly disability benefits.
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How to Set Up Direct Deposit for Social Security
Direct deposit allows Social Security to send your SSDI or SSI benefits directly to your bank account.
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Social Security Disability Backpay (Past Due Benefits)
When you applied for disability and when your disability began dictate how much backpay you'll get.
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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 401(k) or IRA and avoid the early distribution tax.
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Living on Disability: 10 Financial Planning Tips
Learn how to live while waiting on—and even after you get—Social Security disability payments.
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Does SSI or Disability Help Pay Rent, Utilities, or Heating Costs?
While Social Security Disability does not offer specific aid for utilities or rent, you can use your benefit payments for whatever you choose.
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Which States Automatically Grant Medicaid With SSI Disability?
In some states, you can be approved for SSI due to disability but denied Medicaid.
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Will I Still Be Eligible for Medicaid if I Start Getting Social Security Disability?
Social Security disability payments may give you too much income for Medicaid, but most states have buy-in and spend-down programs to help you qualify.
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Is Medicare Mandatory for Social Security Disability Recipients?
Find out whether you can decline Medicare coverage so that Social Security doesn't take money out of your SSDI check.
When Money Can Be Taken Out of Your Disability Benefits
MoreWhen Money Can Be Taken Out of Your Disability Benefits
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Are Social Security Disability Benefits Taxable?
Learn whether the federal or state governments tax your monthly benefits or backpay.
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When Can My SSI or SSDI Benefits Be Taken to Pay Debts?
Can they garnish my disability check?
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How Can I Check the Status of My Social Security Disability Claim?
Checking the status of your Social Security disability claim can help speed up your case.
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What Is a Representative Payee for Social Security Disability?
Disabled individuals who need help managing their benefits may need a representative payee.
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How Does Social Security Choose Your Representative Payee?
Can I choose this person, or does Social Security force me to use a certain payee?