SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INFO

Filing an SSI disability application can seem a bit overwhelming. A great deal of information about you is required, especially in regards to your work history, medical records and details about your illness or injury. All information must be as detailed and accurate as possible to avoid delays and improve the chance that your SSI disability claim will be approved.

To get started, you should begin by understanding what the Social Security Administration wants from you and learn the best way to present your information. This will give you the best chances. (more…)

Fighting your way through the maze of paperwork involved with filing a disability application can be complicated. Government programs are not designed for their ease of use. The process of filing disability forms takes time and persistence.

The first step is knowing whether you’re eligible for Social Security Disability, also called SSDI, or whether you should file for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. If you’ve worked and paid into Social Security, you may be eligible for SSDI. If you have a low income and are disabled, you may be eligible for SSI. In some cases, you may qualify for both. (more…)

If you suffer from severe arthritis, it’s possible that you may qualify to apply for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits. However, before you apply, there are a few things that you will need to determine.

First, you and your doctor will need to determine whether or not your arthritis will prevent you from working for 12 months or longer. Disabilities that aren’t expected to last for at least 12 months will not qualify for disability benefits. (more…)

Before you apply for Social Security Disability, you will need to determine which class of benefits you should be applying for.

You see, there are two main classifications: SSI, also known as Supplemental Security Income, and SSDI or DIB, or disability insurance benefits. (more…)

Before you apply for SSI, it is important that you do your best to determine whether or not you might qualify. A large percentage of applications are initially denied, but you can significantly increase your chances of winning benefits by going through a few steps before you file your application. (more…)