Do you believe that a loved one has schizophrenia, or do you perhaps worry that you have it yourself? Are you starting to look into Social Security benefits, having heard that mental conditions like schizophrenia can qualify? If so, the first step is to understand...
Month: July 2018
Social Security is going bankrupt and lawmakers plan to save it
A report released at the end of June by Social Security Administration (SSA) trustees suggests that some of its trust funds will be tapped out by 2034 unless changes are made to how benefits are paid out very soon. While they acknowledged that the benefits program...
Workers comp and disability benefits can be hard to understand
Most of us don't plan on getting becoming ill or getting hurt while on the job, but if you have, then you may be wondering whether you should file a workers' compensation or disability benefits claim. Virtually every employer is required to take out workers'...
How do you know if you can do different work
When your SSDI claim is evaluated, one thing that gets a lot of attention is your ability to do work, both in the type of job you have been doing and in other types of jobs. Your age, educational history and relevant skills play into this. So does your medical...
What is the Social Security Disability 5 month waiting period
Even if your disability is so severe that you're immediately approved for Social Security Disability benefits, you may not have any immediate relief. That's because Social Security imposes a five-month waiting period on cash benefits to beneficiaries entitled through...
