Month: August 2023

You Can Lose SSDI in a Few Different Ways (Part 4)

You’re incarcerated: Just like traditional Social Security, the SSA will suspend SSDI and SSI payments if you’re incarcerated for more than 30 days. SSI payments can begin the month after release except for recipients who are confined for more than

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You Can Lose SSDI in a Few Different Ways (Part 3)

Your condition improves: Although recipients typically receive SSDI benefits for as long as a disability precludes them from working, the law requires the SSA to review their cases and conditions periodically. If doctors expect the disability to improve, the SSA

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You Can Lose SSDI in a Few Different Ways (Part 2)

Reaching full retirement age: You can’t collect Social Security retirement benefits and SSDI disbursements at the same time. When you reach full retirement age, the SSA will automatically stop distributing SSDI benefits and start making traditional Social Security payments. SSDI

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You Can Lose SSDI in a Few Different Ways (Part 1)

Most people who collect SSDI will receive benefits indefinitely, but some life events can cause the SSA to terminate payments. If you receive disability benefits, you could stop receiving payments for reasons like: Going back to work: The most common

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The SSDI Appeal Process ( Part 2)

However, if your initial application has been rejected, you should consult with an attorney so that you have one already lined up after what will likely be a rejection of reconsideration. You have 60 days following the reconsideration rejection to

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Why Hire A Social Security Disability Lawyer?

838K people are waiting for a review of their initial SSA applications including ones for SSDI. 64% will have their disability application denied The SSDI Appeal Process If your initial claim is rejected, the first step in the appeal process

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The Social Security Expansion Act Reintroduced (Part 3)

The Social Security Expansion Act was initially introduced on June . According to the terms of the proposed bill, individuals who are currently receiving Social Security benefits or who will reach the age of 62 in 2023 would be entitled

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The Social Security Expansion Act Reintroduced (Part 2)

Despite the initial introduction of the bill on June 9, its progression has been stagnant. However, with a fresh coalition of supporters, interest has been revived in the legislation. This renewed enthusiasm comes in response to the potential reductions in

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The Social Security Expansion Act Reintroduced (Part 1)

The Social Security Expansion Act. According to the terms of the proposed bill, individuals who are currently receiving Social Security benefits or who will reach the age of 62 in 2023 would be entitled to an additional $200 added to

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