If a disability or injury has left you unable to work, getting Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be vital to your financial stability and overall well-being. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) provides two main SSD programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) helps those with a history of employment and social security tax contributions,
Disability benefits are an important type of financial assistance that can help you manage your bills if medical conditions make it impossible to work. Waiting for approval can be worrisome, but understanding what to expect can help you manage your stress levels. Getting benefits in Georgia often takes more than two years. We’ll explain the
In June 2024, Social Security published the primary diagnosis of males who have been found disabled in the year 2024. For men and boys who were found disabled under the age of 30, the primary disabling diagnosis in 2024 was mental disorders, which accounted for nearly 40% of the primary diagnoses. Nervous system disorders and
Clients often ask “Will I receive health insurance if Social Security approves my disability claim?” Our clients frequently say that obtaining affordable health insurance is their most important goal in applying for disability. If you are approved for Social Security Disability, you can receive for Medicare Part B, which costs $174.70 in 2024. Social Security
If Social Security finds me disabled, will they later review my case to see if I’m still disabled? The answer is “maybe.” Social Security conducts “Continuing Disability Reviews,” in which they review cases to see if a person is still disabled. If a disabled person is 55 or older, it is highly unlikely that Social
I’m sure you have asked “Why is Social Security taking so long to decide my disabilty claim???” Unfortunately, the “state agencies” in Georgia and South Carolina that decide whether a claimant is disabled at the Initial and Reconsideration levels are two of the slowest in the United States. Georgia is the fifth-slowest state
