What’s the Social Security Death Benefit?
The widow or widower of a deceased individual (along with their dependent children) in some …
How the 2018 COLA Increase Affects Your Monthly Disability Check
As anyone who spends money on groceries understands, our basic cost of living goes up …
How Your Protective Filing Date Affects your SSD Check
If you just became disabled, paperwork and logistics are the last things on your mind. …
CFPB: Lenders Cannot Reject Home Loan Requests from SSD Recipients
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) issued a bulletin to lenders on Nov. 18, 2014, warning …
How Teacher Retirement Plans Affect Social Security Disability
In all 50 states, public sector employees — including schoolteachers — have access to at …
“Can My Preemie Qualify for Monthly Disability Benefits?”
Despite recent medical advances, premature babies often suffer from low birth weight and underdeveloped organs. …
How Veterans Can Qualify for SSD Benefits
Serving in the military is a decision that impacts every aspect of your life — …
Acceptable Medical Sources for a Social Security Disability Evaluation
Because the Social Security Administration (SSA) mainly uses medical evidence to determine eligibility for disability …
Can the IRS or Creditors Garnish Your Disability Benefits?
Concerned that the IRS (or creditors) could garnish your disability benefits? There’s no sense in …
How Bankruptcy Affects Your Disability Check
If you’re receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you probably …
