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Marriage is not only an emotional bond but often an economic partnership, where spouses anticipate relying on each other’s income during retirement. Unfortunately, divorce can complicate this financial picture as assets are divided. Yet, when it comes to Social Security benefits, can a divorced woman claim a portion of her ex-husband’s benefits, similar to sharing a 401(k) or Individual Retirement…
What Is Supplemental Security Income Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides much-needed disability benefits to adults who lack the income or employment history to apply for coverage through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. SSI disability claims are complicated and unfortunately, many disabled people struggle to access all the benefits they deserve. In this article,…
Financial And Legal Standards According to the Social Security Office of Retirement and Disability Policy, approximately 10 million Americans are currently receiving disability benefits. To be eligible for these benefits, an applicant must meet the basic medical & disability requirements. However, medical requirements are just one step in the claims process. To get disability benefits through SSI or SSDI, there…
Are You Struggling Even With SSDI? If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you might be surprised to find that you are still struggling financially. SSDI provides critical financial support to those who are disabled, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) also provides additional support to those with few financial resources. However, these benefits are not generous, and…
It Takes Some Time Social Security disability benefits do take a lot of time but have helped millions of people support themselves after a serious accident or illness. However, the application process can take quite a bit of time. There are many reasons for this, which we will explain in this article. If you need benefits and have a question,…
Not A Lot Of People Get The Maximum Amount If you are disabled, you are probably considering how much you can expect to receive from Social Security for a disability benefit. There is a maximum amount, which is usually adjusted every year. For 2019, the maximum amount is $2,861 a month. It might increase again depending on whether there is…
There Is A Lot Of Paperwork Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an important safety net for people who suffer from a disability that is expected to last at least one year or that will result in their death. If you are wondering how to apply for Social Security disability, first understand that you will need to gather quite a…
If you suffered an injury or illness and cannot work, you may qualify for disability through the Social Security Administration (SSA). The program offers monetary benefits to eligible individuals as a form of insurance, and you pay a type of premium through mandatory deductions from your paycheck. The process for obtaining benefits can be complicated, so generally, the best course…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits to certain individuals who cannot work because of an illness or injury. If approved, you can receive monthly payments to help cover your living expenses. The benefits are valuable and are only available to those who truly need financial support. As such, the SSA goes through an application process that includes strict regulations…
If you become disabled and cannot work because of your medical condition, you could qualify to receive monetary benefits under a program established by the Social Security Administration (SSA). These payments offer essential financial support when you’re unable to work, and they’re funded by taxes you paid while working through the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). In general, the amount…