After Approval of Your Disability Claim

What should I do if I go back to work when receiving SSD?

Many people who receive Social Security disability benefits are afraid to attempt returning to work for fear of the effect it can have on their SSDI, SSI , Medicare and other benefits. Anyone who has been through the approval process for Social Security disability knows how long it can take. It’s understandable that Social Security disability recipients are hesitant to go through that process again.

Do I Need To Re-Apply If I Move Out of State?

No, you will not have to re-apply for Social Security disability benefits when you move to another state. Social Security disability programs are overseen by the federal government, and therefore your approval will carry over from one state to the next.

It is, however, important to notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) of your address change, or any other significant change in living arrangements. There are a number of reasons for this:

Filing SSA Form MC-49

If you are facing significantly overdue debts, you’re not alone. Many disabled persons face these kinds of financial hardships, especially during the period between claiming Social Security disability benefits and being approved for SSDI or SSI.

If you are seriously in debt and facing garnishment, there is some good news: your federal Social Security disability benefits are exempt from garnishment. No creditor can take any of your Social Security disability benefits, even if the courts have issued a Writ of Garnishment.

Can I keep my disability benefits if I go to jail?

When a person is facing incarceration there is a lot going through their mind. If the individual is receiving Social Security Disability benefits, one of the questions they are wondering is whether or not they can keep their disability benefits if they go to jail. The fact of the matter is that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will not pay benefits to someone who is incarcerated, but there are some exceptions to the rule. The following information will help you better understand exactly what will happen to your Social Security Disability benefits if you are sent to jail.

Am I Eligible for Medicare if I Get Disability Benefits?

When an individual is unable to work due to a disabling condition, their income is not the only thing that disappears – their medical insurance disappears as well. This is why so many disability applicants wonder whether or not they will be eligible to receive Medicare benefits and social security. So are Social Security Disability recipients able to receive Medicare benefits to help cover medical expenses? The answer is yes, but not right away.

Can Social Security Disability Insurance/Supplemental Security Income benefits be payed retroactively?

Retroactive payments are payments that cover a point at which you were disabled, but had not yet applied for benefits. This may be because you didn't know you qualified, or hadn't gotten a chance to start the application yet.

SSI Cases and Retroactive Payments

In the case of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there is no truly retroactive payment. Individuals who are approved for benefits can only receive payments going back to the initial date of application, regardless of the date of onset and duration of disability.

How Are Benefit Payments Calculated?

Social Security Disability benefit payments are calculated based on the amount of money an individual has earned over the course of their work life. SSI and SSDI payments are calculated based on how long a claimant has worked and how much they have contributed to Social Security. This calculation is just like how retirement benefits are calculated on how much someone paid into the system over the years.

Do Insurance Payments Affect Social Security Disability?

Insurance payment can affect your disability benefit payments depending on whether the insurance benefit payments come from public or private sources. The Social Security Administration allows claimants to receive benefits from things like workers compensation or Medicare as well as some others without incurring a penalty. However, the amount of money received from these sources can impact how much the Social Security Disability payments will be.

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