What is an Invisible Disability? When someone has a disability, they may use a wheelchair, walker, hearing aid, or another assistance device. However, not all disabilities look like this. Some disabilities show no outward signs despite their impact on a person’s life. According to the Invisible Disabilities Association, an invisible disability is “a physical, mental, […]
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Can Your Child Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
Posted on April 14th, 2021 by Jeffrey Rabin
Children under the age of 18 can receive SSI if they meet the requirements set forth by the Social Security Administration and there are limited income and resources available in the household. The SSA defines a disability as: A child having a physical or mental condition that seriously limits their abilities and The condition must […]
When Will I Receive My SSDI Back Pay?
Posted on March 22nd, 2021 by Jeffrey Rabin
To make a disability claim, you must have a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for a year or longer. And after applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it takes months to learn if your application was approved. All told, you may have to wait a year or more from […]
What Are Non-Medical Requirements for Social Security Disability?
Posted on February 23rd, 2021 by Jeffrey Rabin
Applying for disability can be a long and complicated process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) outlines the medical requirements for qualifying conditions in their Blue Book. But there are also a number of non-medical requirements to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Non-Medical Requirements for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) To qualify for SSI benefits, disabled […]
Can Creditors Garnish Social Security Disability Income?
Posted on January 27th, 2021 by Jeffrey Rabin
Yes, creditors can garnish your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, this only applies to a few kinds of debt. And regardless of the type of debt, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cannot be garnished. Creditors may only garnish SSDI benefits for money owed because of Federal Student Loans Federal Income Taxes Court-Ordered Alimony or […]
