Posted by Meghan Gallo | Social Security Disability
Millions of people rely on disability benefits through the Social Security Administration to get by each month. If you’re one of them, news of a Social Security disability extra payment giving you more money certainly would be welcome. The folks at GCC Law Firm want to set the record straight about news from Social Security …
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Posted by Meghan Gallo | Social Security Disability
A common misconception about a disability preventing a person from working and earning the money needed to support themselves is that it’s a physical impairment. Mental health impairments can be just as disabling, so they are included in conditions covered by federal disability programs. The Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs provide …
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Posted by Meghan Gallo | Social Security Disability
When a disabling medical condition prevents you from working, knowing how to file a disability benefits claim in Illinois could help you avoid financial hardship. Disability benefit programs through the Social Security Administration provide monthly cash payments and access to medical insurance through Medicare or Medicaid. You must meet eligibility requirements, including having medical records documenting …
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Posted by Meghan Gallo | Social Security Disability
Residents of Chicago, Illinois, who are considering applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits may have questions about how their place of residence affects their eligibility or the amount of benefits they could receive. One of the most important points to understand is that the city or state where you live does not directly influence …
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Posted by Meghan Gallo | Social Security Disability
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re managing a serious health condition. The process involves multiple steps, strict requirements, and extensive paperwork, which can be difficult to navigate on your own. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides the means to apply on your own, either online or by …
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Posted by Meghan Gallo | Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is designed to provide crucial financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disabling condition. However, not every illness or injury will qualify for SSDI. If you live in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois and are unable to work because of your health, understanding which …
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Posted by Meghan Gallo | Disability Law
Is a disability preventing you from working on a full-time basis? You may be entitled to financial support through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. As a general policy, there is a waiting period after your disability onset date to start getting benefits. However, a specialized process for expedited reinstatement exists for those who …
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The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides essential monthly cash benefits to disabled and elderly Arkansas residents with little income or assets of their own. Nationwide, there are about 7.4 million people collecting SSI benefits. This is based on a March 2024 report issued by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a …
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Posted by Meghan Gallo | Disability Law
A critical question you must answer when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is, “What is the date you became disabled?” In legal terms, this is known as your onset date. In many cases, it is practically impossible to pinpoint the exact day you became unable to work. But you still must provide …
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Posted by Meghan Gallo | Disability Law
As we have reported previously on this blog, those receiving SSDI benefits can work in certain situations. For example, beneficiaries have a 9-month Trial Work Period, where they can make more than the Substantial Gainful Activity threshold and still receive benefits. But workers over the SGA threshold for any given month will not receive benefits …
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