If you’re collecting social security, you could see bigger checks hitting your bank account in 2022. According to the Social Security Administration, beneficiaries will earn a 5.9% increase in benefits in 2022 to account for cost-of-living adjustments, which is the largest increase in decades. Positively, the Social Security Administration (SSA) noticed the spike in inflation...Read More

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides social security disability benefits for those who have contributed to its social program. Different factors determine whether you are eligible for the benefits, how much you can receive, and how fast SSA processes your benefits. Your medical treatment is one of these factors. Below are treatment-related issues that can...Read More

If you suffer from a serious injury or a chronic health condition, you may have difficulty sustaining yourself financially. Luckily, you can always get assistance if you make a claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But most people who apply for SSD benefits often get denied claims. In fact, a whopping 64% of SSD applicants have...Read More

Are you eligible for social security disability? People belonging to disability and social security space are more likely to experience economic hardships. Although some can work, most of them tend to face a significant challenge trying to get a job compared to people without disabilities. Individuals who have no or limited capacity to work due...Read More

Once you have overcome the many required hurdles to qualify for Social Security Insurance Disability (SSID) benefits, you do not want to lose it. Unfortunately, several things can cause your benefits to cease. Sometimes this cessation of benefits is temporary, but in other cases, it may be permanent. Knowing what these things are in advance...Read More

Having a disability can result in devastating outcomes for an individual and their family. Not only is there a physical and emotional impact, but in many cases a person is unable to continue working – losing their income and ability to afford essentials like food and housing. Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) came into law...Read More

In 2020, about 65 million Americans will receive over one trillion dollars in Social Security Benefits.  Disabled workers and their dependents account for 14.5% of total benefits paid. To be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you are required to show evidence that you have a disability that prevents you from working. Evidence...Read More

Studies have shown that individuals who are represented by a lawyer when applying for SSDI benefits are three times more likely to have their disability claim approved. Whether you’re filing a disability claim, appealing a denied claim, or filing for reconsideration, a qualified disability attorney can help your case in a number of ways. What...Read More

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. TANF uses state funds to provide up to 5 years of cash assistance along with work readiness, training and job placement services.  The primary purposes of TANF are to provide families in...Read More

Going through the approval process and ultimately receiving Social Security Disability Benefits can be a lengthy process. What makes it harder is the financial strain it puts on you and your family while in the waiting period. With bills to pay and limited work options, it can put many into a very challenging financial position....Read More