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Many different medical issues could leave someone unable to work and worried about paying their bills. Someone who develops a degenerative condition, like Lou Gehrig's disease, might worry about future medical expenses and lost earning potential. Those hurt in car...
If you’re one of the millions of Americans with an alcohol and/or drug issue, you may be concerned that it can be used against you if you need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits when a medical condition has left you unable to work. The...
Some adults coping with a major medical issue will eventually recover enough to resume their professional activities. Others may not be so fortunate. As a result, it is quite common for those coping with a chronic medical condition or a severe injury to need to change...
When you’re suffering from a disabling condition that prevents you from working, you may naturally turn to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits for relief. Unfortunately, you probably will have to settle in for a very...
When you’re suffering from a disabling condition that prevents you from working, you may naturally turn to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits for relief. Unfortunately, you probably will have to settle in for a very...
In many cases, the disabilities that people have when they begin seeking SSD benefits are physical in nature. An example could be someone who was injured in a car accident and now has limited mobility below the waist. They can still live a long and fulfilling life,...
A disabling injury or illness that renders you incapable of working and caring for yourself can be traumatic, to say the least. Besides the financial toll, a disability can also take an emotional toll on you. And this combination can be quite depressing. Fortunately,...
Those who have worked hard throughout their adult lives don't expect to end up unable to support themselves. They intend to continue developing their careers until they are ready to retire. Many individuals have a very precise plan for saving for retirement. However,...
People who aren’t able to work because of a disabling medical condition or injury need a way to pay their bills. For individuals who have earned enough work credits, the answer might be Social Security Disability Insurance. You need to know several things if you’re...
People who receive benefits from Social Security Administration (SSA) programs will see a significant increase by the first of the year. That 8.7% cost-of-living boost is a long time coming and marks the largest increase since 1981. This group not only includes...