America's Foremost Disability Expert
America's Foremost Disability Expert
3 Things You Must Know About Social Security Disability Claims
- ⅔ of all initial claims are rejected
- You need to hire a professional to be successful
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Check EligibilityThe What, When, and How Much of Disability Benefits
The What, When, and How Much of Disability Benefits
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Collecting Social Security Disability Payments After Approval
Learn the when, how much, and how long of Social Security disability payments.
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How Does Social Security Disability Decide When My Disability Starts?
Understand how the SSA determines your onset date.
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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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In most cases, you will receive a certain amount in past due disability benefits, based on how long it has taken your case to be resolved.
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The Social Security Disability Benefits I'll Get if I Win My Case
Once you've been approved for SSDI, you'll receive a monthly cash benefit and more.
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For 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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Getting Social Security Disability Deposited Directly Into Your Account
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 Difference Between Retroactive Disability Benefits and Back Payments
If I'm found disabled, will I get paid for the monthly disability benefits I'm missing?
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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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Waiting for and Living on Disability: 10 Financial Planning Tips From Suze Orman
Here’s a thorough guide to help you survive financially as you wait for—and even after you get—Social Security disability payments.
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Does SSI or Disability Help Pay for Utilities, Heating Costs, or Rent?
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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Can a Bill Collector Garnish My Social Security Disability or SSI?
Can they garnish my disability check?
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Can Disability Benefits Be Taken or Seized for Child Support?
Yes, disability benefits can be taken for child support.
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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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Collecting Disability Payments: The Social Security Representative Payee
Disabled individuals who need help managing their benefits may need a representative payee.
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How Is a Representative Payee Chosen for Social Security Payments?
Can I choose this person, or does Social Security force me to use a certain payee?