Can You Collect Long-Term Disability and Social Security at the Same Time?
What Is Long-Term Disability Insurance? Long-term disability (LTD) insurance is a private insurance benefit that replaces your income if you are disabled and unable to
What Is Long-Term Disability Insurance? Long-term disability (LTD) insurance is a private insurance benefit that replaces your income if you are disabled and unable to
For those of us in Social Security law practice, it is evident that the hearing offices in Northern California, Reno and Hawaii are taking longer
If you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, it is important to understand the federal laws that apply to the different types of disability benefits.
You can be entitled to SSDI benefits or SSI benefits if you suffer from anxiety or depression. Depression, anxiety, and other mental health impairments can have a significant impact on a person’s life and career. These mental health impairments can make it impossible for an individual to work and earn a living.
You’ve won your SSI case! Now what? There are specific rules that Social Security Administration has in place that affects how you can spend SSI money.
Spending Your SSI Benefits
If you are a direct recipient of SSI benefits, technically there is no limit to what you can use the money for.
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law. The $1.9 trillion stimulus package gives necessary financial support to
If you get Social Security disability benefits, you still may be able to work. Here are all the questions that our clients typically ask about
Considering filing an application for Social Security disability and unsure of your monthly payment amount if approved? Each individual has a unique disability amount based
All Social Security hearing offices remain closed for in-person hearings due to the COVID pandemic. As a result, Social Security is now offering both telephone
The thought of testifying in front of a judge can be intimidating. After waiting months or even years for their day in court, most people applying for disability do not know what to expect, or have any idea about the types of questions they will be asked. For most of our clients, the hearing will be the first time they’ve talked to a judge or interacted with the legal system. Understandably this can be a stressful and confusing time, but we work zealously to make sure our clients are confidence and prepared on their hearing day.
A study conducted by the Government Accountability Office found that people who hired an attorney nearly tripled their odds of success. You can be one of them.
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