Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Can I Earn Work Credits for Disability Benefits?
Anyone who is looking into the possibility of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will learn that they need to meet two specific requirements in order to qualify for payments: 1) Meet the definition of a “disability” used by the Social Security Administration (SSA), and 2) Show that you have enough work… Read More »
When and How Will I Receive My SSDI Payment?
Sustaining a disabling injury or being diagnosed with a disabling medical condition is devastating, and recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits rely on their payments to ensure that their bills get paid and their individual and family needs are met. Given the importance of SSDI benefits for individuals who cannot work due… Read More »
What is a 341 Meeting of Creditors in a Bankruptcy Case?
Anyone who is considering or is planning to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy should learn more about the steps of the bankruptcy process that they should expect. Generally speaking, the steps in your individual bankruptcy process will depend upon whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well… Read More »
You Have a Right to Question the SSA’s Decision on Your SSDI Claim
When you apply for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, or you submit documentation to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as part of a periodic review of benefits, and your benefits are denied, you should know that you have a right to question the decision the SSA’s decision. In other words,… Read More »
Can a Child Receive Social Security Disability?
When a person becomes disabled, they may be eligible to receive one or more forms of disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. SSDI is designed for disabled adults who have a sufficient work record such that they have paid… Read More »
What Are Exceptions to Discharge in Bankruptcy?
Are you considering filing for bankruptcy in Florida? If so, one of the first steps you should take is to determine whether your debts are eligible for discharge — especially if you are seeking a fresh start by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. To be clear, many consumer debts can be discharged according to… Read More »
What to Know About SSDI and Ticket to Work
If you are a disabled adult under the age of 65 and are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, and if you want to find out about becoming financially independent again, you should learn more about the Ticket to Work Program. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Ticket to Work… Read More »
Does the SSDI Program Distinguish Between Physical and Mental Health Impairments?
When you are struggling to work due to a disabling medical condition, you should be considering your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, which are administered by the Social Security Agency (SSA). As you might already know, a person can be eligible for SSDI benefits when they have a qualifying medical condition… Read More »
What Should I Do If I Receive an SSDI Overpayment?
Once you have been approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments, you will typically have a five-month waiting period, and then you will begin receiving checks. For disabled adults who qualify for SSDI, receiving a regular payment can allow the recipient to get caught up on bills, provide for minor children, and other… Read More »
Social Security Disability Acronyms Explained
After a serious accident that results in a disability, or following a medical appointment in which you are diagnosed with a disabling condition, you might begin researching options for disability benefits. As you begin investigating disability benefits available through the Social Security Administration, you are likely to find yourself reading text materials that use… Read More »
