Social Security Disability Blog
Read our blog posts to learn about important Social Security disability issues and to stay up to date on issues facing people with disabilities. Here, we will share our opinions on issues that matter to you.
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Client Receives $108,507 in Past Due Social Security Benefits Vance Jennings, Board Certified Social Security disability lawyer at Brent Adams and Associates obtained $108,507.00 for a client in past due benefits from the Social Security Administration. It pays to keep appealing a denial of Social Security disability benefits. It also pays to have an experienced Board Certified lawyer fighting for you. -
3 Tips For Increasing Your Retirement Worried you will not have enough Social Security to live comfortably? Find out how you can increase your monthly retirement benefit. -
Special Investigators Save NC Citizens Millions Find out what special investigators have been doing to save you money. -
Reasons for Social Security Disability Delays A national group focused on helping disabled persons receive federal benefits completed a study that identified the main contributors to the continued delays. -
Automatic Social Security Disability Benefits Although some conditions are generally approved for benefits, the Social Security Disability benefits process does not automatically grant payments. -
Social Security Benefits That May Be Taxed Taxes on Social Security benefits may be levied if benefits reach a certain amount, which varies depending on whether filing an individual or joint tax return. -
Financial Help if Disability Affects Household Breadwinner Financial help if disability affects the household’s breadwinner may be available through dependent benefits, nutrition assistance and healthcare insurance. -
Medicaid vs. Medicare & How SSDI or SSI Benefits May Apply Medicaid and Medicare are government healthcare programs. Eligibility requirements are different for each one and affect both SSDI and SSI recipients. -
Social Security & Debt from General Creditors If receiving Social Security, debt collectors are generally prohibited from garnishing these benefits under Section 207 of the Social Security Act. -
Working While on SSI: How Employment Affects SSI and Medicaid Working while on SSI generally allows recipients to keep Medicaid. However, there are certain changes that must be reported to Social Security. -
Qualifications When Applying for Medicaid in NC If you apply for Medicaid in NC, a separate application isn’t necessary if you receive SSI. Otherwise, you may apply with the Department of Social Services. -
Social Security Payments after Death: 4 Eligibility Factors for Widows Social Security payments after death fall under 4 categories. Age and other issues determine eligibility for, and amount of, Social Security benefits for widows. -
Social Security Benefits While Still Working: 3 Rules for Dunn Widows Widows can still receive Social Security benefits while working, but benefits may be adjusted. This depends on age and the amount of wages earned. -
How to Report Social Security Disability Fraud Social Security disability fraud is punishable with fines and time in prison. The Social Security system helps those who are truly eligible and need benefits. -
SSI for Children Who Don’t Meet SSA Listing A Dunn Social Security attorney will tell you that SSI qualifications for children are strict. But if your child doesn’t meet an SSA listing, there may be another way to qualify. -
Work Incentives for Blind Individuals Social Security disability lawyers in Fayetteville can help you navigate the SSDI application process and explain work incentive programs for the blind. -
SSI Redetermination When a Child Turns 18 A Dunn Social Security attorney knows that SSI qualifications for a child will be slightly different when he or she turns 18. At that point a redetermination will need to be made for continued eligibility. -
Social Security Administration’s Definition of Legally Blind Do you meet Social Security's definition of legally blind? If so, you qualify for benefits. Speak with Social Security disability lawyers in Fayetteville now. -
Protecting More Than Just Disability Benefits with a Special Needs Trust Ask a lawyer in Dunn how benefits may be protected by a Special Needs Trust. Social Security benefits and other government assistance may be protected. -
Let a Trust Protect Your Disabled Child in Dunn, NC after You’re Gone Your Social Security attorney in Dunn may suggest establishing a trust to ensure your child benefits from an inheritance without affecting disability benefits.