Protecting Your Benefits: How To Safeguard Your SSI and Medicaid When Inheriting Money

Did you recently inherit money? If so, are you worried about protecting your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Medicaid benefits? This can be tricky, but it is possible to have both. To hear more, watch this short video.

By |2023-05-12T10:55:22-05:00May 11th, 2023|Blog, SSI|Comments Off on Protecting Your Benefits: How To Safeguard Your SSI and Medicaid When Inheriting Money

Filing for SSI Benefits in Illinois

Are you unable to work because of disability or age? Do you need financial assistance to cover your basic needs? You might be eligible for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. And if you live in Illinois you might also qualify for state assistance programs. Find out what steps you must follow to file for SSI benefits in Illinois.

By |2023-01-13T11:47:23-06:00January 10th, 2023|Application process, Blog|Comments Off on Filing for SSI Benefits in Illinois

Social Security Disability and a Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Leak

Here are the 4 most common ways to win an SSD and SSI case due to a Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) leak. If you or a loved one is suffering from a CSF leak and has questions about navigating the Social Security process we can help. Watch our video and call us for more information.

By |2022-12-08T07:51:52-06:00December 2nd, 2022|Blog, Various diseases and conditions|Comments Off on Social Security Disability and a Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Leak

What Money Can Be Taken from SSDI Payments and Social Security Payments?

Though in most circumstances creditors cannot garnish or attach to a disabled worker’s Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments and Social Security payments, there are still a few exceptions that disability claimants should be aware of when applying for benefits.

By |2021-08-19T15:23:42-05:00August 18th, 2021|Blog, SSD, SSI|Comments Off on What Money Can Be Taken from SSDI Payments and Social Security Payments?

What Not to Say at a Social Security Disability Hearing

Although Social Security Disability (SSD) hearings are less formal than traditional courtroom trials, they nevertheless cause many people to feel anxious or stressed. Here is what not to say at your SSD hearing (and how to soften the blow if you can’t avoid it).

By |2021-07-09T11:05:46-05:00July 8th, 2021|Application process, Blog|Comments Off on What Not to Say at a Social Security Disability Hearing

What Is The Timeline to Be Approved for SSI/SSD Benefits?

Learn about the factors involved in receiving benefits from the SSA. A discussion of the timeline for SSI and SSDI benefits. Based on the timeframe for each phase of the application process, it can take anywhere from three months to almost three years to be approved for benefits.

By |2021-06-04T13:22:26-05:00June 4th, 2021|Blog, SSD|Comments Off on What Is The Timeline to Be Approved for SSI/SSD Benefits?

Can Certain Disability Payments and Workers’ Compensation Affect Your Social Security Benefits?

While individuals can receive multiple benefits based on their disability status, certain payments can affect the amount of their monthly social security disability benefit. These other benefits may cause your monthly benefit amount to be reduced or eliminated. Here’s how receipt of certain disability payments and workers’ compensation payments can affect your SSD or SSI benefits. 

By |2021-05-21T12:24:10-05:00November 10th, 2020|Blog, SSD|Comments Off on Can Certain Disability Payments and Workers’ Compensation Affect Your Social Security Benefits?