Workers with a severe mental or physical illness or injury can be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI). However, to receive these benefits, you must apply for them. While the actual application for benefits can seem like a simple form to...
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The emotional impact of severe work-related injuries
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports that 20,000 people are hurt at work every year in this state. If you or someone you love is part of this statistic, you could be struggling to overcome myriad issues caused by a work-related accident. One...
Do I qualify for SSDI benefits in Michigan?
If you cannot work, you cannot earn a paycheck, and you may not have the benefits you need to cover your health care. Under these circumstances, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be a lifeline. To determine whether you are eligible for SSDI, you should...
Sizable boost in Social Security COLA for 2022
Social Security payments are a crucial lifeline to those who collect them. These benefits help recipients who are over 65 or disabled and cannot work to pay for things like rent, medical care and all their living expenses. Thankfully, these checks will be a little...
3 mistakes people make when applying for SSDI
Employees with a severe, disabling condition expected to last at least a year may qualify to receive crucial Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, people make common mistakes during the application process that can lead to delayed or denied...
What happens when I appeal an SSDI denial?
Pursuing Social Security disability benefits can be frustrating and complicated. After going through the steps of collecting medical records, submitting paperwork and waiting for a decision, learning that the Social Security Administration has denied your claim can be...
Documentation you may need for an SSDI claim
A serious illness or injury can often come with a flurry of paperwork. Everything from information from your employer to medical bills can quickly pile up and become overwhelming. With so much documentation to wade through, knowing what to keep on hand, what to file...
How does the SSA determine disability for SSDI eligibility?
A serious illness or injury can disrupt your life and make it impossible to carry out specific tasks, including those necessary to do your job. Under these circumstances, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSDI). However, it will be up to the Social...
There can be 2 sources of benefits for a disabled child over 18
If you have a disabled child who is about to turn 18, you probably have questions about what benefits they can claim. If they are fully disabled from working, they may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits as an adult with a disability. There is also...
What if my Social Security disability benefits were denied?
You haven’t been able to work for a while due to injury or illness and you are not expected to be able to for at least 12 months. You decide to file for Social Security Disability Income and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits. Yet when you receive notice from...