Filing for Social Security Benefits
Filing for Social Security Benefits
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Can I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits at Age 64 or 65?
You can apply for disability benefits until full retirement age.
Medical Eligibility
Medical Eligibility
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Can a Chiropractor Help Me Get Social Security Disability for Back Pain?
Social Security needs a diagnosis from a medical doctor, but your chiropractor's opinion may help.
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If My Injury Didn't Happen at Work, Are Any Benefits Available Besides Welfare or SSI?
If you are injured and unable to work for the long-term, you can start getting your Social Security benefits early.
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Can I Get Disability for Poor Eyesight?
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you generally need to have poor eyesight while wearing glasses or contacts.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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Will I Lose My SSI If I Get Married?
Marriage itself doesn’t affect your eligibility for SSI benefits, but if your new husband or wife has income, Social Security will deem some of his or her income to you , which might reduce or end your benefits.
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Why Do I Have to Spend My SSI Disability Backpay Rather Than Saving It?
The value of your cash and belongings must stay under the SSI asset limit in order for you to maintain eligibility for the SSI program.
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Can SSI Force Me to Apply for Early Retirement at Age 62?
One requirement of continuing to receive SSI benefits is that the SSI recipient apply for any other cash benefits that are available, and this includes Social Security retirement benefits.
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Why Can't I Get Emergency Disability Payments From Social Security?
Social Security makes emergency payments to disability applicants only under some very specific circumstances.
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Will SSI Count Your Spouse's Income If You're Married but Separated?
Can the SSA use my husband's income to deny me benefits?
