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Disability Benefits

Social Security helps sustain workers and their families when a debilitating illness or injury strikes. Get help making decisions about your benefit options

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Social Security may evaluate social media for disability fraud

Lack of English no longer a factor for SSDI eligibility

Do I need a lawyer to apply for SSI or SSDI benefits?

SSA fast-tracks disability claims for military veterans

What happens at a Social Security disability hearing?

How to track a Social Security disability case

How do I appeal a denied Social Security disability claim?

What is Social Security disability back pay?

Help someone apply for Social Security disability benefits

How to resubmit a Social Security disability claim

How long will I wait for a Social Security disability hearing?

What is a Social Security protective filing date?

Are there ways to speed up a disability claim?

Which conditions does SSA consider for fast-track decisions?

What automatically qualifies you for disability benefits?

Mental illness and Social Security disability benefits

What is the Social Security Blue Book?

Can you get Social Security disability because of substance abuse?

What is a Social Security disability review?

Does SSDI change at retirement age?

Can I switch from Social Security retirement benefits to disability?

My spouse gets SSDI. Am I eligible for spousal benefits?

Can you get Social Security retirement benefits and SSDI?

Will my disability benefit go up if my disability gets worse?

Government may have overpaid $380 million in SSI benefits

How long before my Social Security disability benefits start?

How are Social Security disability benefits calculated?

What is a Social Security disability freeze?

How the 2023 COLA affects Social Security disability benefits

How to apply for Social Security disability

Can you get SSDI on your spouse's earnings record?

What's the difference between SSDI and SSI?

Social Security disability and workers' compensation

Can you qualify for SSDI and Medicaid at the same time?

Does a workers' compensation settlement affect SSDI?

Can I collect both SSDI and VA disability compensation?

What is the family maximum benefit for SSDI?

Can I get both SSDI and SSI?

How long do I have to work to qualify for SSDI?

How does Medicare work with Social Security disability benefits?

Can both spouses receive Social Security disability benefits?

How can SSI beneficiaries get a stimulus check?

Who is eligible for SSI?

How do I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Is my disabled child eligible for Social Security benefits?

What is Supplemental Security Income and how does it work?

Can noncitizens get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Closed Social Security offices hinder SSI application process

Can I apply for Supplemental Security Income online?

Do SSI benefits vary state to state?

What is presumptive disability?

Do COVID-19 stimulus checks affect SSI benefits?

Can I have a savings account while on Social Security disability?

How does marriage affect Supplemental Security Income?

What financial resources count for SSI eligibility?

Can I get SSI if I move in with my children?

What is SSI redetermination?

Does military retirement pay affect my Social Security benefits?

If I go back to work and lose my SSI benefits, will I lose Medicaid?

Can I work part time on Social Security disability?

Do disability beneficiaries pay a penalty for early withdrawals?

What is Social Security's Ticket to Work Program?

What is substantial gainful activity?

What are impairment-related work expenses?

Are Social Security disability benefits taxable?

What counts as income for SSI?

What is a Social Security trial work period?

How does Social Security expedited reinstatement work?

What are Social Security disability work incentives?