Category Archives: Winning Disability Benefits

SSI Income Limits: How Much is Too Much?

To qualify for Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI), your household income must fall under both the income and resource limits. Income is money you earn such as a salary or other wages and other forms of income, such as unemployment or … Continue reading

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Preparing for your Social Security Disability Hearing

A Social Security disability hearing can be an intimidating process if you are not familiar with Social Security’s rules and regulations.  If your case gets to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”), it is best for you to … Continue reading

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Do Adults Win Social Security Disability Easier Than Children?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has different rules for considering claims filed by adults than they do for children’s cases.  When an adult files for social security benefits, the following definition of disability is applied:  An individual shall be considered … Continue reading

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When Are Social Security Disability Benefits Taxable?

When a person is approved for Social Security disability benefits, they could be liable for taxes. They can find themselves with tax obligations if they have other sources of income over and above their disability payment. If their spouse earns … Continue reading

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