Do I Need a Lawyer?
Although you are not required to hire a lawyer to represent you in your Social Security claim, it can be useful. People with experienced representation win their cases more often than those who are not represented. …
The Process- Social Security Disability Benefits
Applying for Social Security disability benefits can often be frustrating and confusing. It involves lots of paperwork and the vast majority of claims are denied at the early stages. The experienced and professional staff …
Am I Disabled? Social Security’s Definition of Disability
Social Security only considers you disabled if: you cannot perform the work you did before; you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s); and your disability has lasted or …
If you’re one of the 8.6 million American workers who are unable to work because of a physical or psychological condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. However, the …
At some point in your life, you will probably encounter the need to file for social security. As of 2011, over 56 million people in the United States, approximately 18% of the population, were receiving some form of benefit …
According to the Social Security Administration as of December 2014, there are 166,000 residents of Rhode Island who are 65 years old or older, making up 15% of the total population. Of those residents 92.3 % receive benefits from …
President Obama recently reminded the nation about equality and justice for those with disabilities in his proclamation. October is National Disability Employment Month. While many in the nation strive to rebound from the recession, it can be especially difficult …
Disabled individuals are often on a limited income and may rely heavily – or solely – on Social Security disability benefits to make ends meet. Not surprisingly, the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement may be much anticipated …
Some benefits will affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, while others won’t. It’s important to have a clear understanding of how your benefits will impact one another so that you can plan for the future accordingly. If …
In Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, most people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits wind up not having to pay taxes on their benefits. However, if you have other income, you may have to pay taxes on …
