Did you know that Social Security just made a big change to how some people prove their identity? This update could affect your application for benefits like SSDI or SSI. In this video we explain what the change is, who it applies to, and what it means for you. You’ll find out whether you still need to use ID.me for your applications.
Are you worried about how the changes to Social Security Disability in 2025 will affect your benefits? Many recipients struggle to understand the differences between SSDI and SSI, leading to missed opportunities and unexpected reductions. That’s why today, I will reveal the key updates for this year, including benefit amounts, qualification rules, and how outside assistance can impact eligibility. Knowing these details can help you maximize your benefits and avoid costly mistakes. Learn more in this video.
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.
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.
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.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) released changes to its social security benefits and supplemental security income (SSI) programs. Here’s what recipients need to know for 2022.
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.
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).
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.
Eligibility for SSD benefits also depends on the disability interfering with your ability to work. One way of proving that is showing you are unable to participate in substantial gainful activity, or SGA.
