You can file for disability as soon as you stop working, as soon as your earnings drop, or if you are not engaged in “substantial gainful activity.” To qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA), an applicant must demonstrate the...
SSI benefits are available to eligible adults and children with disabilities and limited income, as well as people 65 and older with limited income. The SSA evaluates applications to see whether people meet the requirements for maximum income and other resources. People who qualify can receive a ...
It is often not easy to convince SSA that someone is “disabled” even when they genuinely cannot work. At the same time, however, it is not impossible. If you cannot work due to a medical or mental health condition, you can apply forSSDI and/or SSI benefits. In doing so, provide al...