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Feb. 28, 2022

Every year from 1982 until 2020, Social Security's cash reserves have increased. That means for all those years, Social Security brought in more cash than it paid out in benefits.  In that same time, Social Security's cash reserve went from $25 billion to almost $3 trillion.

Feb. 9, 2022

Whether you are looking to file for SSDIB or SSI benefits, the list of things you will need to complete a disability application are relatively similar. This blog will discuss what kind of information you need to file for SSD benefits or SSI benefits.

Jan. 31, 2022

People often call my office looking for a disability attorney and one of the first questions they ask is, "How do you file for Social Security Disability benefits?" In this blog, I will explain to you how to file for SSD benefits and/or SSI benefits and what information you will need to complete a disability application.

Nov. 29, 2021

Did you file for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits and were denied? Unfortunately, this is a very common experience as most SSD claims and SSI claims are denied on the initial application. Actually, most Social Security claims are denied on the initial application and on the first appeal stage, Request for Reconsideration.

March 25, 2021

On March 25, 2021, the Commision of Social Security, Andrew Saul, issued an update regarding Social Security's processing of Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARP.

March 22, 2021

In December 2014, the ABLE Act was passed which allows certain people with disabilities the ability to create a tax-free savings and investment account while receiving SSI benefits or Medicaid. Both SSI and Medicaid have income and resource limits, which you can check out in my prior blog, that would preclude people from having savings over $2,000.00 for a single person or $3,000.00 for a married couple.

Dec. 16, 2020

I have had many clients ask me why they would be potentially eligible for SSI benefits but not for SSD benefits. The answer to these questions requires a quick look at the two separate Social Security Disability programs.

Oct. 22, 2020

If you are receiving SSI benefits, then the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Act (or CARES), entitles you to a stimulus check.

July 22, 2020

Fact #1: Social Security is more than a retirement program. In June of 2019, statistics reveal that 1 in 6 U.S. Residents collected Social Security benefits, which includes retirement benefits, disability benefits, and young survivors of deceased parents benefits.

June 30, 2020

Why is there so much difference in processing times between different claims? In this blog, I will explore that issue and explain the Social Security Disability/SSI process.