This morning the Social Security Administration announced its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming year. This annual adjustment is aimed towards helping people on Social Security disability or retirement benefits receive a fair monthly benefit as years go on and combat annual inflation.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers a condition that keeps you from working for at least 12 months to be a disability. If you cannot work and earn the substantial gainful activity (SGA) amount, and if you cannot do the work that you previously did, you may qualify for disability benefits. Here is a closer look at what is a disability and how you can qualify for monthly disability benefits from the SSA.
If you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) online through www.ssa.gov, there are some documents and evidence that you will need to help you with the claims process.
Hard medical evidence and supporting documentation are essential to the success of your disability claim and getting access to the disability benefits that you need to cover basic expenses.
Earning the maximum SSDI benefit you are eligible for varies depending on a number of criteria, including your earning history and the age at which you start collecting benefits. The maximum monthly benefit in 2022 is $3,345.
Twelve new conditions were added to the compassionate allowances program on August 15, 2022. The compassionate allowances program now has 266 conditions that qualify for expedited claims approval with the proper medical evidence and supporting documentation. If you have a condition on the CAL, you can access disability benefits much more quickly.
There were 12 conditions added to the compassionate allowances list (CAL). Here are the added conditions:
From April 27th 2022 most Social Security offices commenced offering their face-to-face services again. This includes attending an office without arranging a prior appointment. If you prefer, you do not have to file your application for social security benefits online.
If you are applying for disability benefits, you may be wondering how long they will last once you are approved. For many people, Social Security disability will last until they get to retirement age, where they will then switch to retirement. Your SSD benefits can also stop if you no longer meet the requirements for disability benefits.
With the Social Security Administration (SSA) denying a majority of claims for disability benefits, you should prepare for the worst-case scenario by hiring a Social Security disability attorney. The first step in the appeal process is called reconsideration and if the SSA denies your appeal for reconsideration, you have three more opportunities to get your disability claim approved. Submitting an appeal in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) represents the second step of the appeal process.
If you have sustained one or more injuries or developed a debilitating illness that prevents you from working, you might qualify for financial assistance because of one of the disabling conditions listed by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Each year, the SSA publishes a list of disabilities in a medical guide called the Blue Book. To qualify for benefits, you must demonstrate you suffer from one of the Social Security disabling conditions. Working with a disability attorney can help you file a persuasive claim with the SSA.
