If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments, it’s important to be aware of common reasons SSDI claims are denied. What Is SSDI? SSDI is a program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It pays disability benefits…
Both spouses can claim Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, in order to do so, each spouse must independently qualify for SSDI benefits. SSDI benefits consider the work history and earnings of each person who has worked and paid Social Security…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal public assistance program that helps financially support people who become disabled. When applying for SSDI, many people want to know upfront how much they will be eligible to receive. An individual who…
The following article was featured in the print edition of Newsday on July 9th, 2024 written by Lynn Brenner. My husband and I, both 61, are thinking about how our future retirements will affect our son. He’s 31 and has…
Turning 65 years old has traditionally been associated with retirement and enrollment in federal benefit programs. However, people with disabilities may already be receiving federal benefits through Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare before they turn 65. Disabled individuals who qualify…
It is so very important to understand the benefits that you are receiving prior to actually collecting the funds that you may be entitled to from a settlement. Benefits The following is a sample of some of the benefits that…
This article is written by Crysti Farra, Esq., a guest author for the Russo Law Group P.C. blog. Social Security, as a program, began in 1935; however, it took more than 20 years before Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) was added…
Caring for a child with special needs requires many resources, one of which may be Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
When a parent of a child with special needs retires and begins receiving Social Security retirement benefits, the child may qualify for SSDI. A lesser known provision in the Social Security regulation allows the spouse of the retiree to also receive Social Security benefits regardless of whether they are of retirement age or not—so long as they are caring for the child with special needs at home.