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Understanding SSI, SSDI, and How the SSA Calculates Your Disability Benefits Payments in 2024

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There are two main federal disability benefits programs that offer financial assistance to people who have been diagnosed with a medical condition that will prevent them from working for at least 12 months. These are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and they are both administered by the United States Social Security Administration (SSA). 

Best Ways for You to Live a Richer Life Being Single in Retirement

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Retiring alone doesn’t need to be an unfulfilling experience. On the contrary, a single senior can experience just as much fun and excitement as someone who has retired with family. 

Are you wondering how to start a new life alone after retirement? If so, keep the following ideas in mind: 

What You Need to Know About Taxes and Disability Benefits

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Now is the time to get ready for tax season. If you’re receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration it’s important that you understand how your disability benefits are taxes and how to file taxes when disability benefits are your primary income. It’s also important to know how disability benefits impact the any tax credits that you might quality for.

How to File Taxes on Disability Benefits

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If you’re receiving disability benefits you should know that you do need to file taxes on disability benefits. Disability benefits count as income, which means they are taxable. However, filing taxes on disability income is a little different from filing taxes on other types of income. Here’s a step-by-step guide you can use to file taxes on your disability benefits:

How Would You Describe Pain To a Disability Judge?

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Many who seek Social Security disability benefits struggle with conditions that cause significant pain. If you’re seeking disability benefits, there may be a time when you need to describe the nature of your pain to a disability judge. This is particularly likely if your pain negatively impacts your ability to work.

Disability Benefits Claims 101: How to Get Started

Submitted by Elizabeth on

In the United States, many people who are unable to work because of disabilities qualify for disability benefits through the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). The two main types of Social Security disability benefits for which you might qualify are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). 

Can You Get Disability If You Are In Remission From Cancer?

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If you have cancer that negatively affects your ability to work and earn an income, you may qualify for disability benefits through the US Social Security Administration (SSA). Disability benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can offer the financial assistance you need to pay for food, housing, and other such essentials.

The SSA’s goal is to offer disability benefits strictly to those who need them due to an inability to work. You may thus wonder whether you can qualify for SSDI or other benefits if your cancer is in remission.

Find Out If I Qualify for Benefits!