Understanding When Social Security Reduces Supplementary Security Income Benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) treats SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits differently. If you receive SSDI benefits, the SSA generally won’t reduce your benefits even if you receive help...What is Social Security Looking for Anyway? The Sequential Evaluation Process
According to data provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA), approximately 2 million Americans apply for public disability benefits each year. All of these applications for Social Security benefits on the basis of disability go through the same five-step...
Disability Asset Limits: Understanding the Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act
Understanding Individual Asset Limit for Individuals Receiving SSDI or SSI Disability Benefits As discussed in previous blog posts, there is a strict asset limitation for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). That limit is $2,000 for an...
Why Is My Disability Claim Taking So Long?
Why Your Disability Claim is Taking So Long and What You Can Do While You Wait If you’ve stopped working because of a disability, you’ve probably considered applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Perhaps you’ve already filed your...