A Deeper Look at the Continuing Disability Review Process
SSA is required to conduct periodic Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) to determine if beneficiaries continue to meet SSA’s definition of “disabled” in the years following their approval. This infographic provides an overview of how the CDR process works.
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SSDI & Medicare Eligibility
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides essential healthcare coverage to individuals over age 65 and younger people with certain disabilities or health conditions. We created this infographic to highlight some key things you should know about SSDI & Medicare eligibility.
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Returning to Work While Collecting SSDI
SSDI recipients who are able and well enough to return to work may take part in one of the many work incentive programs offered by the Social Security Administration. We created this resource to follow the journey of a recently awarded SSDI beneficiary as he looks to return to work.
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An Inside Look at SSA’s GRID Rules and How They’re Applied
The Medical-Vocational Guidelines, or "GRID rules," are a series of rules that the SSA uses during the evaluation process to determine a claimant’s eligibility for disability benefits. This infographic outlines how SSA evaluates and determines eligibility for SSDI benefits using these rules.
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Disabled & Unable to Work: Two Potential Paths
Individuals over the age of 62, but under retirement age, who become disabled and unable to work have a lot to consider when deciding whether to collect Social Security early retirement or apply for SSDI benefits—including potential impact on retirement benefits and Medicare eligibility. We've created this resource to follow the paths of two claimants; one chooses to apply for SSDI, while the other opts to collect early retirement benefits.
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What to Expect at an SSDI Hearing
If a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is denied at the state agency levels, claimants can request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). This can cause anxiety for many individuals, so we created this infographic to provide a simple overview of what claimants can expect at a typical SSDI hearing.
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The Journey of an SSDI Hearing
Because many individuals nationwide apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits each day, it is common to be denied at least one time before one’s SSDI application is approved. Many individuals end up being scheduled for a disability hearing with an Administrative Law Jude. This is a critical stage of the SSDI process, so it’s important to be educated and prepared for the process of scheduling and preparing for an SSDI hearing.
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Reimbursement agreements explained
It’s important for anyone receiving LTD benefits to understand the impact that an approval for SSDI benefits could have on their financial future, as well as how these two types of benefits work together.
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SSDI and return to work
This infographic explains Social Security’s Ticket to Work program and outlines the work incentives designed to help prepare SSDI beneficiaries to return to the workforce.
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A typical client journey
What’s it like to file an application for SSDI benefits? This infographic walks through the primary steps in a typical SSDI claim and gives insight into what claimants may experience as they move through the process.
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Long-term benefits of SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are a valuable form of monthly income for disabled workers. Collecting SSDI also provides recipients with additional benefits, including the potential for payments to increase annually, protecting one’s Social Security retirement earnings, and earlier Medicare eligibility.
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LTD vs SSDI
Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Social Security Disability (SSDI) insurance can be important income sources if you’re unable to work due to an illness or injury. Understanding the differences between these types of coverage can help you navigate the complex world of disability benefits.
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