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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

With continued technology advancements and the widespread utilization of email and text communications, scammers and fraudsters have become more sophisticated than ever in their tactics targeting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare beneficiaries. In addition to safeguarding your basic personal information such as your Social Security number and date of birth, your medical information

The Social Security Administration provides millions of Americans with a consistent source of income and financial stability. While these cash payments are vital for those unable to work due to an injury or illness or for workers who have retired after many years in the workforce, there are additional protections and incentives that come with

Dependent benefits are an important part of a post-award SSDI claim. Your dependents may be eligible for additional monetary benefits and it is important to understand what they are and how to apply for them. What Are Dependent Benefits? As a claimant who is awarded SSDI benefits, you receive a monthly monetary payment from Social

After a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim is filed, it will be assigned to a disability examiner who will request medical records and collect additional evidence needed to make a decision. To help get a better picture of how disabling condition(s) may impact applicants, the examiner may send out questionnaires to be completed. One such questionnaire

Thousands of individuals collect Social Security benefits each year. While these financial benefits are extremely valuable to the recipients and their families, applying for benefits can unfortunately leave applicants susceptible to scammers seeking to steal personal information like Social Security numbers and banking information. Scammers have developed incredibly sophisticated tactics over the years, and it

Last month we kicked off a series of blog posts addressing various financial benefits by exploring “what is Early Retirement?”  This post gave an overview of early retirement benefits how they could effect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim. This month’s post will focus on a very common benefit that most of you have

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, and an occasion to highlight the importance of preparing for the sudden onset of a disability and the many ways in which it could impact you and your family’s future — often when you least expect it.  You may feel secure if you have home, car, and health insurance —