Social Security Disability

An Overview of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

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

What Are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability Benefits?

SSI provides disability benefits for low-income disabled people who don't qualify for Social Security.

What Is the Difference Between Social Security Disability (SSDI) and SSI?

Both SSI and SSDI disability programs offer cash benefits for disabled individuals, but the financial eligibility requirements are very different.

How Do You Qualify Medically for Social Security Disability or SSI?

Despite what you might hear, there is an objective system in place at the Social Security Administration (SSA) to qualify individuals for Social Security benefits based on disability.

Can You Qualify for Both SSDI and SSI Disability Benefits?

Yes, in certain circumstances, you can collect SSI and SSDI at the same time. This is called a concurrent claim.

Social Security Disability Appeals: Reconsideration, Hearing, Council, Court

Appeals  are offered to Social Security disability and SSI claimants after all levels of decisions, save the last --federal district court. (When claimants lose in federal court, they can either give up or start a brand new claim for monthly disability benefits and backpay.)

The Social Security Disability Process Visualized: From Application to Award

How many disability claims are filed with Social Security? How many win benefits? How does it work?

Make Sure Your Doctor Is Supportive of Your Disability Case

If your doctor won't help you on your SSD or SSI case, consider switching.

When Is a Person Considered Disabled by Social Security Disability?

For Social Security disability or SSI purposes, to be considered disabled, a person must have an impairment, either medical, psychological, or psychiatric in nature.