8 Tips to Keep Claimants Engaged Throughout the SSDI Application Process
The SSDI application process can be tedious. For claimants who may have to wait years after their first filing for an award, this time may be particularly overwhelming and can lead to a loss of interest or engagement in their claim. It is important that claimants feel supported and empowered with the necessary tools to remain involved with their SSDI claim; this resource has been created to provide tips to help keep claimants engaged through every step of the process.
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8 Ways COVID-19 has Impacted the SSDI Claimant Experience
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of society, creating challenges for those seeking to access the services and goods they need. Individuals applying for SSDI are certainly no exception. COVID-19 has dramatically impacted SSA, leading to many operational and procedural changes that directly impact individuals seeking financial benefits. We have compiled a list of eight ways that the experience of claimants applying for SSDI benefits has been shaped by the COVID-19 health emergency.
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Year in Review: 8 SSDI Trends in 2020
2020 has been a year marked by change, and SSA is no exception. From electronic signatures to preparing for an increased number of SSDI applications and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we compiled SSDI trends from this year that you should know about.
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8 Things You Need to Know About SSDI Award Calculations
Individuals applying for SSDI come from a variety of backgrounds, span all ages between 18-65, and have unique medical histories. Therefore, SSA maintains a strict set of parameters for calculating SSDI benefit amounts for claimants in efforts to provide everyone who qualifies for SSDI with the benefits they deserve. We have created this resource to help you better understand the many factors that may influence benefit calculations.
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8 Key Differences Between Retirement and Disability Benefits
Each year, over 65 million individuals receive cash benefits from SSA. Social Security Retirement benefits and SSDI benefits account for nearly ninety percent of these benefits. While the two programs have many similarities, we created this resource to highlight some of the key distinctions.
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8 Words Claimants Commonly Use While Applying for SSDI
While every claimant will have a unique experience applying for SSDI, many claimants feel similar emotions throughout their journey to obtaining benefits. We reviewed comments from our customer satisfaction surveys to provide insight into the words claimants most commonly use to describe the SSDI application process.
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8 Important Facts about Medical Records & SSDI
Medical records are arguably the most important evidence submitted as part of an application for SSDI benefits. All parties involved in an SSDI claim from start to finish have a key role to play in ensuring that medical records are made available for claim review as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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8 Important Differences Between SSI & SSDI Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are both federal programs awarded under the Social Security Act that provide cash benefits to individuals who are disabled and/or unable to work. While there are many similarities between the two programs, with many beneficiaries receiving payments from both, there are numerous differences as well. We have put together this piece to highlight some of the key distinctions between the benefits.
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8 SSDI Developments You Need to Know About
The first half of the year has brought many changes to SSA. Response to a global pandemic and a focus on customer service has been at the forefront of the initiatives taken by SSA. We have put together a list of the top 8 developments and changes that have occurred in 2020 that you should know about.
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8 Keys to Facilitating a Timely and Accurate Overpayment
Claimants who have been collecting LTD benefits often feel overwhelmed by the SSDI process itself, and their anxieties may be increased by the obligation to reimburse their LTD carrier for any overpayments resulting from their SSDI approval. This resource was created to help make the reimbursement facilitation process easier for all.
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8 Critical Differences Between SSDI and Worker's Compensation
Individuals who become disabled and are unable to work may receive financial benefits like SSDI and Worker’s Compensation. We’ve compiled a list of the key differences between SSDI and Worker’s Compensation benefits.
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Top 8 Things to Know About Compassionate Allowance Claims
The SSA created the Compassionate Allowance program in an effort to flag SSDI claims in which a claimant’s condition(s) is so severe that they automatically meet SSA’s definition of disability. We’ve compiled this resource to help you learn more about the history of this program and how the CAL review process works.
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Top 8 Things to Know about On-The-Record Decisions
The SSA has increased the number of on-the-record (OTR) claim reviews to help reduce the backlog of hearing level claims. We’ve compiled a list of some important things you should know about how and why OTR decisions are made.
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8 Common Conditions Among SSDI Claims in 2019
Thousands of individuals apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits annually. While everyone is different, some conditions are seen more frequently than others. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common conditions among SSDI claims in 2019 with insights on how they are evaluated by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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8 SSDI Trends in 2019
2019 brought many changes in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) landscape. Learn more about some of the trends that may have the largest direct impact on SSDI claimants and beneficiaries going forward.
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8 Ways Workers’ Compensation Can Impact SSDI
Many individuals whose ability to work has been impacted by illness or injury are able to participate in both SSDI and Workers’ Compensation programs. It’s important for beneficiaries of both/either of these programs to understand how these two types of benefits can impact one another.
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8 Facts about Returning to Work While Collecting SSDI Benefits
The Social Security Administration offers many work incentives to help SSDI beneficiaries successfully return to work while continuing to receive medical coverage and/or benefit payments.
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8 details you need to know about SSDI dependent benefits
Once a claimant is awarded SSDI benefits, some of their family members may also qualify for benefits. We’ve highlighted some important facts to know about dependent benefits and who could potentially be eligible to receive them.
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8 reasons to start the SSDI application process early
Applying for SSDI benefits can be a long and complicated journey. We’ve compiled eight reasons to begin the application process early.
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8 common misconceptions about SSDI
Applying for SSDI can be a complex and frustrating process. We’ve compiled a list of tips for how to briefly address eight of the most common questions and misconceptions about SSDI.
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8 tips when preparing for an SSDI hearing
Many initial applications for SSDI benefits are denied and need to be appealed, which may lead to a disability hearing. We’ve highlighted some of the best ways for claimants to prepare for an upcoming SSDI hearing.
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8 favorable factors in SSDI approval
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, some case elements are more impactful than others. We’ve highlighted some of the key factors in gaining approval for SSDI benefits.
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8 essential milestones when applying for SSDI
The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can take anywhere from three months to several years. Consistent communication about key claim milestones and life events is critical and helps streamline a complex process as much as possible for claimants.
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8 common conditions among SSDI claims in 2018
Thousands of individuals apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits each year. While every claimant’s situation is unique, some conditions are more prevalent than others. We compiled this resource to give you insight into 8 of the most common conditions among SSDI claims last year.
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8 common pitfalls when applying for SSDI
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a long, difficult process. It's easy to get frustrated or to miss key steps as a result. We've highlighted some of the most common pitfalls and how they can impact a SSDI claim.
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8 reasons for using a representative when applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI)
From relationships with local SSA offices, to access to valuable technology, working with an experienced SSDI representative offers significant value to claimants.
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