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When it comes to social security benefits, two common programs that people may be eligible for are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDIB). While these programs may seem similar, there are some key differences between the two that are important to understand. Eligibility: The...

If you are considering filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it is important to understand the complex process involved. Applying for SSD benefits can be an arduous and time-consuming process, requiring a significant amount of paperwork and medical documentation. Without the proper guidance, it can be easy to make mistakes that...

As we enter the new year, there is good news for the beneficiaries of Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a cost of living increase for these programs, which means that recipients can expect a little more money in their monthly checks.

Disability can happen to anyone at any time, and it can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. In addition to the physical and emotional toll, disabilities can also have a significant financial impact on individuals and their families. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits to help individuals with disabilities...

As a disability attorney here in Michigan for the last 23 years, I have been asked more times than I can count how one goes about filing for Social Security Disability and SSI benefits.  This blog will explain the SSD and SSI application process.    The first step when someone...

Social Security applies a cost of living adjustment (COLA) yearly to SSI and SSD benefits as well as Social Security retirement benefits.  The COLA adjustment is tied to the rate of inflation and changes every year.  The purpose of the COLA adjustment is to ensure that the purchasing power of Social Security...

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.   However, due to the pandemic...

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...

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. According to the release, immediate delivery of EIP's has been a top priority for Social Security, especially to those...