There are a couple of different important components to applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits that disabled applicants should be familiar with. Applicants for SSD benefits must meet disability requirements and work history requirements. Work history...
Some people are surprised and discouraged when they find out that the Social Security Administration (SSA) rejected their application for their disability benefits. SSA’s denials are common, and if this happened to you, you must know that not everything is lost. Under...
Obtaining SSD or SSI benefits can be a complicated process and it can take a long time to see it through. But even when you’ve completed the journey, you’ll still need to periodically update the Social Security Administration (SSA) on your status in order to continue...
Many people who receive SSDI would prefer to go back to work. But there is often a fear that, if they do return to work, they will lose their SSDI benefits. This is especially true when they’re not sure how much they’ll be able to work or for how long. What do you do...
Taking care of a family member with special needs requires a special kind of devotion from those who want the best possible quality of life for their loved one. Unfortunately, this care does not end when the child grows up. Fortunately, there are government programs...
Most residents of Indiana understand that long term disability benefits are available for an injury or illness that results in a permanent disability. Nevertheless, many potential beneficiaries are uncertain about whether a particular affliction can be asserted as the...
Having a disability can make finding a job challenging. For this reason, the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers those who qualify a chance to save some of their income for educational purposes. The plan for achieving self-support (PASS) helps people with a...
A number of different studies have shown that an initial application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will be denied. The reasons for these denials vary from case to case. Some applications lack adequate evidence of the existence of a permanent...
Many parents in the Indianapolis area are providing basic care for their teenage children who are struggling with moderate to serious disabilities. These families may hope for improvement so that their children can function independently once they hit adulthood....
In Indiana, parents, family members and others who are responsible for a child with issues that may render them unable to manage their own affairs will need to think about their options once that child approaches adulthood. For people in these circumstances, an adult...
