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dec-8

Is It Possible to Qualify for Both SSI and SSDI at the Same Time?

Many benefits are provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It is common for Americans in need to rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). If you meet eligibility requirements for both government benefits programs, you can receive both simultaneously.

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nov-10

Providing Veterans With Expedited Social Security Disability Benefits

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims of service members and veterans may be processed more quickly under certain circumstances. The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) provides links covering SSDI and SSI, presenting a current and brief overview of the two programs, including veterans with disabilities. Expedited processing is available to former and current military personnel who qualify.

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oct-17

Do Government Benefits Increase if Disability Worsens?

The answer is no. You will not see an increase in SSDI or SSI benefits if your disability worsens. In the case of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), benefits assessment is not related to your disability level but based on your earnings history. You have already been determined to be fully disabled; there is no other category than fully disabled.

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sept-15-1

The Estate Planning Process for Individuals with Special Needs

How are special needs defined? The term special needs refer to those with learning difficulties, behavioral or emotional problems, or physical disabilities requiring specialized education. For example, individuals with autism, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, Down syndrome, dyscalculia, dyslexia, deafness, blindness, and cystic fibrosis fall into the special needs category, as do cleft lips, missing limbs, and more. The US government combines this group into the overall classification of disability, and current US Census data estimates the US disabled population to be 12.7 percent or 41.1 million individuals.

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sept-8

There Are Several Reasons Why SSI and SSDI Claims Are Rejected

In order to ensure your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you should review some of the major disqualifiers before beginning the application process. Eligible individuals can benefit from both programs though they have distinct differences. The major difference is SSI eligibility qualification relies on age, disability, and limited resources and income, while SSDI eligibility determination relies on disability and work credits. In most states, SSI recipients automatically qualify for Medicaid health care coverage, which could result in additional supplementary benefits through your state’s Medicaid program. However, both programs have some common reasons that can disqualify your claim.

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Lawyers Can Help You Get SSDI Approval Faster

When you apply for disability benefits, you should have a disability attorney represent your interests. Hiring a disability attorney can streamline the process for faster approval. Federal law regulates the fees when hiring a disability attorney to correlate to your date of entitlement or disability payback which is generally 25 percent or about $6,000. Upfront money requirements are minimal, if at all, and payment only occurs (contingency fees) when you win your case, creating a strong motivation for your attorney to succeed.

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