Social Security disability is difficult to qualify for because of the tough medical criteria. Not only are Social Security disability benefits difficult to qualify for, but the benefits are also very modest and typically only provide for a basic level of funding. Below is Social Security fact sheet about its rules and its benefits. The… Read more »
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Strict Rules And Modest Benefits
Social Security disability is difficult to qualify for because of the tough medical criteria. Not only are Social Security disability benefits difficult to qualify for, but the benefits are also very modest and typically only provide for a basic level of funding. Below is Social Security fact sheet about its rules and its benefits. The… Read more »
The Benefits Of Applying Online And What Happens Next
There are multiple ways to file a Social Security disability claim, but probably the easiest is to file online at Social Security’s website. Below is Social Security provided information about applying online and what to expect after you submit the application online. Advantages Of Applying Online Social Security’s online disability application process offers several advantages…. Read more »
Man Uses Multiple Social Security Numbers To Collect Over $200,000 In Fraudulent Benefits
We have seen many different ways people have tried to obtain Social Security benefits fraudulently, but this one may be one of the more creative ways. According to this story from NJ.com, a New Jersey man pled guilty to using three different Social Security numbers to defraud the government out of more than $220,000 in… Read more »
What Information To Gather Before Applying For Disability
Social Security is going to ask for many different documents and a lot of information when you apply for disability benefits, so it is a good idea to know what you will need before going through the application process. Social Security has put together a list of things that you may need when applying for… Read more »
Financial Planner Recommends Increasing Retirement Age To 80
Robert Laura, who is in his own words, “a social worker turned financial planner” contributed a recent article to Forbes advocating that the Social Security retirement age be increased to 80. Laura’s first five words of his article state “I know that sounds absurd,” which is the best point he makes in the entire article…. Read more »
The Latest With Social Security
We realize it may be a stretch for ordinary people to want to keep up with the comings and goings of the Social Security Administration, but sometimes circumstances permit where someone does want to follow the latest news regarding the agency due to a possible retirement or disability interest. This blog is an ongoing piecemeal… Read more »
What To Know Before You File For Disability
There are some things to know that may come in handy before you decide to file for Social Security disability benefits. The process can be long and confusing, but a good place to start is by looking at a checklist created by Social Security about who can apply for adult disability benefits. The checklist, courtesy… Read more »
The Green Book And CE Exams
Social Security’s Listing of Impairments is listed in Social Security’s Blue Book, which describes how Social Security evaluates all types of medical conditions and impairments. The Blue Book is common knowledge for many Social Security professionals, but less so when it comes to the Social Security Green Book. Below is a description of the Green… Read more »
SSDI Versus PDI
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a recent study on whether expanding Private Disability Insurance (PDI) benefits, through an employer, would result in savings to the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Trust Fund. Current projections indicate that SSDI will be depleted to a point where it would only be able to cover about 80 percent… Read more »
