Social Security Disability

Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover - Disability EditionAt least once a week, I hear someone say, "I know so and so and they get disability and there's nothing wrong with them!" or "My cousin got disability and her health is way better than mine!" These comparisons are...

Permanent Residents and DisabilityTo qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a noncitizen must meet the following requirements: 1) They must have a Social Security number that was assigned to them on or after January 1, 2004 authorizing them to work...

When the Appeals Council Reviews Your ClaimSo, you've gone in front of an Administrative Law Judge and you've won your case. This is a great outcome, but make sure to read the fine print. If you read your decision carefully, you will see that the Appeals Council can...

Getting Identification for Your HearingIn order to be admitted into your hearing, you must have picture identification. This is usually in the form of a valid driver license or a valid non-driver identification card.To get a driver license in the state of Alabama, you...

Should You File for Your Social Security Benefits Online, Over the Phone, or in Person? There are 3 ways to apply for Social Security disability benefits: online, over the phone, or in person. So, how should you apply? I'll talk a little bit about the pros and cons of...

CDI UnitsIn 1998, the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Office of the Inspector General, with help from the State Disability and Determination Services (DDS) and local law enforcement, established the Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) program in...

Keeping Up With Your Medical AppointmentsIt is extremely important to keep track of your medical appointments while going through the Social Security appeal process. The Social Security Administration needs your medical history in order to correctly address your...

Adult Children With DisabilitiesIf you have an adult child with disabilities, he or she is eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income just like any other disabled adult, as long as he or she meets the income requirements for SSI. That is, they can't have more...

Step-Children and Grandchildren as Eligible DependentsChildren under the age of 18, children under the age of 19 who are still full time students in a secondary school, or children who are over the age of 18 and disabled before they reach the age of 22 could be...

As many people know, TRICARE is the healthcare program with Unformed Service Members (active, Guard/Reserve, and retired) and their families. MEDICARE is a federal healthcare program for people over 65, or receive Social Security disability, or have end-stage kidney...