If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who qualify for Social Security disability payments, you’ll also see an increase in January 2025. For those designated as legally blind, payments will increase to $2,700 a month. For the non-blind, monthly benefits increased to $1,620 a month...
Nicole Eberhardt, who has been legally blind since birth and receiving Social Security benefits since childhood, was told that the SSA overpaid her by $9,664.50.Cox Media Group Nicole Eberhardt, 39, told WSOC-TV in Charlotte that she has been legally blind since birth and had been rec...
One option is to apply for monthly disability benefits through the Social Security Administration, which also provides retirement benefits to seniors. However, qualifying for Social Security disability benefits can be complicated, and the bar for qualifying is set fairly high. If you think you may c...
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The article presents a study which examines the association between hope and social support in adults who are legally blind at the Louisiana Center for the Blind (LCB) in Ruston. For the study, 24 adults were recruited after meeting the statutory definition of legal blindness. Researchers created...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) allows you to collect benefits if you have a disability and worked enough years to qualify for benefits, but is SSDI taxable? If you're already receiving SSDI income or applying for SSDI, here's what you need t
The disability onset date is the date that a disability first began to hinder your ability to perform substantial gainful activity (SGA). The onset date is a very important part of your Social Security disability benefits application.The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses this date to ...
After submitting your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application in South Carolina, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will begin the evaluation process to determine your eligibility for benefits. This process involves a thorough review of your medical condition, work history, and supp...
Social Security credits determine eligibility and benefit amounts for retirement and disability benefits. One credit is earned per quarter year for a total of four per calendar year. A minimum of 40 credits is required to be eligible for retirement benefits, which takes a minimum of 10 years to...
If you are a qualified alien you may be eligible for Social Security benefits if you were receiving SSI and were legally living in the U.S. on or after Aug. 22, 1996. If you have 40 qualifying work credits under your belt, you may qualify, or if your spouse or parent worked any of...