What to know about hiring legal help when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Oct 10, 2018 · For your SSDI application to be approved, you must demonstrate severe or total disability: an injury or condition that prevents you from engaging in “substantial gainful activity” …

Nov 16, 2018 · Yes. If you suffer a disability after filing early for retirement benefits, you may be able to change to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Similarly, if you retire early but …

Oct 10, 2018 · The husband or wife of someone receiving SSDI may be eligible for spousal benefits, just as if their partner was drawing retirement benefits.

Dec 30, 2024 · If your mate isn’t yet on Social Security, you can claim your retirement benefit at 62 (or later) and switch to spousal benefits when they do file.

Oct 10, 2018 · No. To claim Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must meet medical requirements and have paid into the Social Security system and accrued sufficient Social …

Mar 24, 2021 · Social Security pays benefits for people with disabilities under two separate programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income …

Mar 22, 2021 · Yes, you can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) while receiving workers’ compensation benefits, and you may qualify for both. But if you're getting workers’ …

Dec 31, 2024 · Disability benefits are intended to support people who largely are unable to work because of a severe medical condition, and Social Security strictly limits how much you can …

Jul 22, 2022 · People awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) — the two SSA-administered benefits for people with disabilities — may …