Disability Benefits

Many people suffer from an addiction of some sort—exercise, caffeine, food etc. Too much of something is rarely healthy for anyone.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, has affected many adults and is more commonly diagnosed during a person’s childhood. In 2011, nearly 11% of 4-17-year-old children were medically diagnosed with ADHD. This disorder is predominantly diagnosed in children due to their […]

If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and have children, then your children would meet the income and resource requirements for SSI and could receive benefits if they were determined to be disabled. On the other hand, how does the […]

The Social Security Administration originated in 1935 to provide benefits to workers upon their retirement. Since the first Social Security tax was collected, it has developed a myriad of programs including Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. With […]

Suffering from a medically disabling condition is not an ideal situation for anyone, and applying for disability benefits while suffering from these often excruciating conditions can be challenging, stressful and painful. However, falling prey to identity theft on top of enduring […]

As the southernmost peninsular state in the U.S., Florida has been coined as the “Sunshine State.” Between east and west coast beaches and plenty of theme parks, Florida has a happy reputation for sun and fun. However, if you’re suffering […]

In 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. This Act played a pivotal role in the healthcare industry— from self-insured individuals and businesses to healthcare providers and insurances. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, there […]

SSDI benefits and SSDI work credits are essentially dependent on each other. You can only accrue these credits through working and those credits are a part of the Social Security Administration’s formula for calculating your SSDI benefit amount.

How many work credits do you need in order to be eligible for SSDI benefits? The answer actually varies; however, in order to understand how many work credits you will need for SSDI eligibility, you need to understand how your […]

Receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits from the Social Security Administration is based on a few things. Some of their basic requirements include whether your disabling medical condition is listed in the SSA Blue Book and the severity of how […]