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In 2023, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued over $1.3 trillion in benefits to nearly 71 million Americans, from retirees and disabled workers to children and survivors. These benefits, while often reduced to numbers on a page, represent something much deeper: security, dignity, and the promise of stability in uncertain times. It’s easy to forget

If you become unable to work due to an illness or injury, then applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) could benefit you in a variety of ways. SSDI recipients can become eligible for Medicare faster than if they had to wait until they turned 65, the typical Medicare start age. SSDI recipients are eligible

When applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, the disability examiner making the decision on your claim may request you attend a Consultative Examination (CE). While this examination is an extremely important part of the process, it can also be frustrating or confusing. We are here to answer some common questions about Consultative Exams to

Disability questionnaires are a vital part to the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application process.  Once a claim has been filed with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and all necessary paperwork returned, the claim is moved to a disability office where an examiner will be assigned to collect the medical evidence needed to make a

Returning to work while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be confusing and there are important factors to understand to either return to work successfully or not lose benefits while attempting to. The Ticket to Work program through the Social Security Administration can help you protect your benefits while attempting to return to work.

One of the first reports application receive during the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process is called the Work Activity Report (WAR), referenced as document SSA-821. This is a notable exception, as most questionnaires applicants receive during the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process are sent by the disability examiner to gain further insight into how

For more than 50 million Americans, a Medicare Part D plan provides prescription drug coverage. As is often the case with other Medicare options, Part D plans range in both cost and coverage, increasing the complexity when determining which plan best fits the beneficiary’s unique financial and medical needs. While this process may be complicated,

Consistent with results over the past few years, the Social Security Administration (SSA) struggles to keep up with the ever-increasing workflow, particularly regarding disability applications. Earlier this year, we discussed some of the challenges facing the SSA as it operates on a continuing resolution budget. Initial disability claim processing time has increased, average wait times for calls