The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced an increase in SSA COLA for 2025. This increase applies to both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. How Much is SSA COLA 2024? Federal law requires the SSA to evaluate benefits each year and make adjustments. This is known as a cost-of-living-adjustment (or […]
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How Long Do You Have to Be Out of Work to Apply for Disability?
Claimants do not need to be out of work for 12 months to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security has a rule governing the length of your absence from work due to medical impairments. That rule is called the ‘durational requirement’ and it is the focus of today’s blog post. What is Social […]
Can You Get Disability for Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often limiting their ability to breathe comfortably. For some, the severity of asthma can prevent them from working and performing daily activities. But can an asthma diagnosis qualify for Social Security Disability benefits? In this post, we explore how asthma is evaluated under the […]
Can I Get SSI and SSDI at the Same Time?
When we speak with a prospective claimant seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), we spend time asking questions about their medical conditions and financial resources. Of course, it is very important for us to understand the medical evidence that supports your disability claim. But, we also spend time talking to claimants about past earnings and their […]
Is Cancer a Disability? Eligibility for SSDI and SSI
Approximately 39.5% of men and women receive a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. Those living with cancer may suffer from varying degrees of disability. This disability may occur as a result of their primary diagnosis or as a result of their prescribed treatments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes many types of cancers in their book of disabling […]
Social Security Disability Spousal Benefits Loopholes
The Social Security disability spousal benefits loophole is a confusing term which refers both to a category of rules and benefits impacting disabled spouses AND traditional Social Security retirement benefits. In this blog, we discuss SSDI, or disability spousal benefits, only. If you are retired by Social Security’s definition, click here to learn more about […]
