Does mental illness qualify someone to receive SSD?
Updated June 21, 2024
Mental illness qualifies a person to receive Social Security Disability benefits just as a physical disability does. What you have to show is that your mental illness is so severe that it keeps you from working for at least 12 months.
Disability and Retirement Benefits Can Be Calculated Online
It can be difficult to determine how much disability or retirement benefits you may be entitled to. Fortunately, the SSA has developed many
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What is SSI and Who is Eligible?
Supplemental Security Income is a federal program through the SSA that provides benefits to low income
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In August, the presidential administration announced they would be canceling out student loan debt for 323,000 disabled borrowers for a total of $5.8 billion dollars.
The change will apply to
Getting paid under the table can jeopardize your ability to draw disability benefits. Specifically, you may not qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. SSDI is a program that
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If the Social Security Administration (SSA) awards you an established onset date (EOD) that is later than you think it should be, it may be tempting to appeal the decision. However, this is not always