How can I help spur changes to the laws that govern the barbaric Social Security Disability claims process? (Legislatively.)

I understand your frustration. The disability denial rates have actually worsened over the past few years while the wait period for hearings have...

You should receive a letter explaining why your benefits were stopped and why you were overpaid. The settlement could be considered income and a...

SSI Claim denied for my daughter that's six with autism

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When will I receive social security?

You can contact Social Security and ask to be your own payee or have someone else be appointed as your payee. Explain to them your payee has not...

My parents are separated and have been for some time. My mother has COPD and Fibromyalgia along with a plate in her neck.

Sounds like she applied for SSI, which is a needs based program. If she's separated and not living with your father, she can argue that she should...

Disability question

Your chances of getting approved largely depends on the severity of your conditions based on the medical evidence which none of us have.

Will hiring a lawyer help me to get approval for Medicare insurance as a disabled 35 year old who?

Having a good attorney may increase your chances of getting approved for SSDI and allow you to receive early Medicare. However, it sounds like...

Disability in Alabama

Social Security Disability and SSI are federal programs so the the laws are the same throughout the country. Whether your girlfriend is disabled...

My husband has worked for 26 years and has been paying into a long term disability insurance every week. He got to the point he

You'll have to look at the insurance policy, but most LTD policies have a reimbursement requirement if you receive SSDI.

SSI has a restriction of $2000 in countable resources if you're single and $3,000 if you're married. Not all resources and assets count towards the...