If she has worked and paid federal taxes for five out of the last ten years, she may be eligible for SSDI benefits. To be eligible for SSI...

"SSDI" stands for Social Security Disability Insurance and is administered by the Social Security Administration, a federal agency. SSDI is funded...

Contact your congressperson’s office and request assistance. Also, Social Security offices can cut you an emergency payment check on the spot. It...

Technically, you could file suit against the government but it will likely be dismissed. Unless the government expressly allows itself to be sued...

You may be able to file the appeal after the 60 day deadline to appeal if you have good reason why you did not appeal within the 60-day window....

Speak with a local attorney who regularly represents Social Security disability claimants. You can use the Avvo “Find a Lawyer” feature or you can...

No. It just means that you claim is in process and you should receive a formal letter from Social Security informing you of their decision. If it...

Basically, you have three options: 1. Disputing the overpayment: If you believe that the SSA has made a mistake in determining the overpayment...

1. Appeal the denial within 60 days from the date on the denial letter your received. You can do that on Social Security's website at SSA.gov...

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1. Go to SSA.gov and create a "My Social Security Account" if you have not already done so. Once you have created your account, download a copy...