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.
Calculating Social Security Benefits Online
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
Mental Health Social Security Disability Denials.
Challenging SSD Denials for Mental Health Conditions The process to obtain Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for individuals with mental health conditions can be discouraging. The process is
Medicare Coverage
Medicare Coverage and Social Security If you are unable to work and need to apply for Social Security disability benefits you may have questions about when Medicare coverage will be available to
Social Security Inspector General Warns Citizens About Fraudulent Phone Calls
Social Security’s Inspector General Warns Citizens About Fraudulent Phone Calls. The Inspector General for Social Security warns citizens to be on alert for fraudulent phone calls from people
Does Depression Qualify for Social Security Disability?
Under some circumstances, depression can qualify you for Social Security Disability benefits. However, you must show that your depression is so severe, chronic, and long-lasting that you cannot work
How Long Do I Have to Work to Qualify for Social Security Disability?
The amount of time you need to work to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) depends on which program you are applying for, your age, and how much you earn. Some disability programs
Are There Any Benefits For Disabled Adults Still Living With Their Parents?
Yes, there are available benefits for disabled adults still living with their parents. There are two types of benefits your adult child may qualify for through Social Security Disability if their
How Do You Win a Disability Case for Mental Illness?
Winning a disability case for mental illness can be difficult because you do not have the same type of medical evidence available you might for a physical ailment. There are no X-rays, scans, or
