What to Do If You Physically Cannot Work

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If you have become physically or mentally disabled due to an injury or illness and cannot work anymore, even if you think you might get better in the future, you may be able to obtain disability benefit payments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits payments to disabled people who cannot work for at least 12 months, but the application process is quite lengthy and often frustrating. To help you with the application process for social security disability benefits read on below for useful information about the process.

Do You Have To Look ‘Disabled’ To Qualify For Disability?

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The Social Security Administration acknowledges that disabilities impact people differently and present themselves in different ways. They know that some disabilities are invisible. Because of this they use the Blue Book and the requirements that are listed in the Blue Book to evaluate disabilities rather than going by a visual inspection. It doesn’t matter if your disability is visible or invisible. What matters to the SSA is the medical evidence that you provide with your claim.

Coverage Options For People With Disability

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People with disabilities often face challenges in accessing healthcare, and it is crucial for anyone with a disability to understand the different coverage options available. Knowing what your options are will help you make the best possible choice to ensure that you have access to healthcare. And understanding all of your options will help you make the most cost-effective choice so that you’re not struggling to pay for care that you need. Let’s look at the options available so you can decide which one is right for you.

Social Security Payment Schedule: Exactly When to Expect Your Checks in May 2024

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Are you wondering, “When will I get my Social Security benefits in May?” All the answers you need about the May 2024 Social Security payment schedule are here.

People that are receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration need to know and understand the Social Security 2024 payment schedule so that they will know when they can expect their benefits to arrive.

SSA Makes It Easier To Access SSI Payments

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The Social Security Administration has made changes to their In-Kind Support and Maintenance calculator to make it easier for the people who receive SSI to calculate their benefit. The change also should result in people who rely on SSI getting a consistent benefit amount that will make it easier for them to budget their money.

Social Security Payment Schedule: Exact Payment Dates for April 2024

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Anyone who is getting Social Security benefits should know the Social Security payment schedule for 2024. Knowing when you’ll receive your Social Security benefits each month will make it easier for you to budget your money, pay your bills, and make the benefits that you receive stretch as far as possible.

The Financial Impact of Disability Benefits on Overall Income

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Are you confused about how your disability benefits work? Understanding how disability benefits impact your overall income is important so that you can plan your monthly spending and make sure that you’re making the most of the money that you receive. The cost of groceries, utilities, and other necessities are rising. Understand the way that Social Security benefits affect your income can help you stretch the income you have and make sure your bills get paid on time.

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

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If you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, you may be able to qualify for social security disability benefits. This is because the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes MS as a chronic illness or “impairment” that could cause a disability which is serious enough to prevent you from working for at least 12 months. If you have any of the following symptoms, or any combination of these or other symptoms that prevent you from working, you might qualify for Social Security benefits: