There are a couple ofearnings teststhat the Social Security Administration uses to find out if you have worked long enough, and recently enough, to qualify for disability benefits. They’re called the “recent work” test and the “duration of work test.” The requirements of each test change...
Any number of conditions may qualify you for disability benefits. Check our disability qualifications quiz to better understand if you can receive benefits.
TheSocial Security Administration (SSA)requires you earn a certain number of work credits to be eligible for SSDI benefits. You earn these credits by paying Social Security payroll taxes (also known as FICA) on the income you earn. If your employer pays you legally and takes out payroll taxes...
This SSDI benefit is considered a “child’s” benefit because it’s paid on a parent’s Social Security earnings record.To qualify for a “child’s” benefit, one parent of the disabled adult “child” must be receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, or have died and wo...
We know how to determine whether SSDI or SSI is the right program for you and whether your medical condition may qualify you for social security benefits. If you already applied and received a denial for your claim, we can still help you. Call us as soon as you get the notice of ...
(Part A & Part B) benefits will be the same as if you had aged into Medicare. However, in some states, it will be more difficult for younger enrollees to get private supplementary coverage until they turn 65. Several states do require supplement insurers to offer plans to SSDI ...
For example, if you choose the bronze plan, you’ll pay the lowest monthly premium of all four metal plans—but it will also come with higher deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. On the other hand, if you’re a platinum plan-holder, you’ll pay the highest premium each month—but 90...
Minors may qualify for SSDI payments under two circumstances: if the child’s parent(s) is disabled or deceased. If a disabled child over the age of 18 is unmarried, they may qualify for SSDI benefits if they became disabled before they turned 22. How Much Does SSDI Pay? The amount...
Our team can determine if you are eligible for SSDI. Who Qualifies for SSI? You may be eligible for SSI if: You are disabled. You have limited financial resources. Specific states may provide SSI suppliements in addition to federal disability benefits. We can seek any SSI compensation that ...
You have a "medical onset date” (i.e., the date your disability began) for SSDI or SSI of at least five years. You may be eligible to qualify for SSDI or SSI based on a compassionate allowance.4 You’re currently receiving SSA retirement benefits and met one of the above requirements...