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Commonly Asked Questions About SSDI Benefits
Whether you recently became disabled yourself, or you are working to help a family member determine their eligibility for disability benefits, it is important to learn more about how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits work and what information is necessary to receive payments. Before beginning the process of applying for disability benefits, disabled… Read More »
Can I Have Holiday Debt Discharged in a New Year Bankruptcy?
The holiday season might be a festive time for families and friends, but it is also a costly time of the year. According to a recent CNBC report, about 28 percent of credit card users are still making payments on holiday debt from 2023 while planning to take on additional debt this holiday season…. Read More »
Paralysis and SSDI Benefits
Benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program are paid to recipients with a wide range of disabling medical conditions. The Social Security Administration (SSA), which administers SSDI benefits, uses a “Blue Book” that identifies various categories of impairment that can qualify a person for SSDI benefits based on the disability requirement. To… Read More »
Brain Tumors and SSDI Benefits
If you or somebody you love recently received a brain cancer diagnosis, or if a brain tumor has been identified, it is important to learn about your options for receiving benefits. For primary brain cancers — meaning those that start in the brain, rather than brain cancers that occur as a result of a… Read More »
Key Facts About SSDI
Are you intending to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Do you have a family member who may qualify for SSDI benefits, and you are trying to learn more in order to assist them? Have you already applied for SSDI benefits and are confused about why you were denied benefits? In order… Read More »
How Does the SSDI Waiting Period Work?
If you recently became disabled, as a result of a serious accident or a medical diagnosis, you should be learning more about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and taking steps as quickly as possible to gather all necessary documents and evidence to submit an application. In reading about SSDI benefits or speaking to… Read More »
Will I Lose SSDI Payments if I File for Bankruptcy?
Sustaining a serious injury or being diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition not only leaves a person in need of income, but it can also result in long-term financial difficulties. Accordingly, disabled adults who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or who are already receiving SSDI benefits, may end up considering personal… Read More »
Can My Spouse Work If I Am Collecting Social Security Disability?
If you are currently applying for Social Security disability benefits or are currently receiving them, you may be wondering if your spouse is eligible to work without affecting your benefits. When asking this question, it is essential to be clear about the type of Social Security disability benefits you are applying for or receiving…. Read More »
Should I Consider Chapter 13 Bankruptcy If I Am Eligible for Chapter 7?
Many debtors who are considering a bankruptcy filing in St. Petersburg or elsewhere in Florida often wonder which type of bankruptcy they should “choose” to file, but there is not usually a choice for most debtors. Generally speaking, under the US Bankruptcy Code, a debtor can only be eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy if… Read More »
Blindness and SSDI: What to Know
If you have recently been diagnosed with a medical condition that has resulted in low vision or blindness, or if you sustained a serious injury that resulted in blindness, you should know that you may be eligible to obtain Social Security disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), and that rules are slightly… Read More »
