The psychological assessment can be a stressful part of your disability application, but with preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that less than 23% of ...

Social Security has two disability benefit programs. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a need-based program, designed to help disabled low-income individuals with limited resources, and Social ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is a program that provides monthly payments to disabled workers, adult children and widows or widowers. The program requires a qualifying diagnosis that ...

I am a 59-year-old female, and in June of 2022, I was diagnosed with stage III metastatic breast cancer. A nonprofit cancer program in my state qualified me under Medicaid because I was unemployed, ...

Short-term medical disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you are temporarily unable to work after a qualifying temporary illness or injury. Eligibility and coverage depend on your ...

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold down steady work. Many people wonder not only how to apply for Social ...

Sickle cell anemia may qualify as a disability for people experiencing severe symptoms, allowing access to benefits. However, eligibility depends on how the condition affects daily life. Sickle cell ...

You will be able to continue the appeal process online, but before you get started will need to gather certain information. This includes your name, Social Security number, address and phone number as ...

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