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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...

If you are receiving SSI benefits, then the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Act (or CARES), entitles you to a stimulus check. If you have already received a stimulus check, or you are expecting to receive one, there are some important things to keep in mind regarding your SSI benefits.

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. This means that 63 million Americans are receiving Social Security benefits in one...

When you get injured or are diagnosed with a disabling condition, that alone can be scary enough with the potential loss of a job and income and the pending treatment and recovery. Trying to navigate the complicated Social Security Disability system on your own can be a daunting task. Adding to that...

If you read my May 8th, 2020 blog on the financial outlook for the Social Security Disability Program, you are aware that the financial viability of the program looks bleak at the moment. Unfortunately, the same thing can also be said about the Retirement and Survivors portion of the Social Security Program...

The Government is allegedly considering a new proposal that would allow Amercians to take a potential advance on their Social Security benefits. While this is only in the exploratory stage, the plan calls for Amercians to be allowed to choose to receive a check up to $5,000.00 in exchange for delaying their...

The Social Security Disability program (DI) is funded by a trust fund that is often times looked at in conjunction with another trust fund established by Social Security for Old Age, and Survivor's benefits (OASI). This blog will consider these two trust funds as one, considering the two programs are closely related...

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. First of all, to complete...

The Social Security Administration follows strict guidelines when determining whether or not an individual is considered “disabled” and can, therefore, receive benefits. This is why it’s to your advantage to have a lawyer on your side who can help you to navigate the process. At Grech Law Firm, we can help you...