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.
Changes to SSI Benefits in 2023
SSA Proposes Change to SSI Benefits: Excluding Food from Calculations The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently proposed a change to the way Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are
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
Medicare and Medicaid: What You Need to Know
The Differences Between Medicare and Medicaid, and Which One You Qualify for While on SSD or SSI Benefits When you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Continuing Disability Review of Benefits
What You Should Know about Social Security’s Continuing Disability Review of Benefits. A Continuing Disability Review (CDR) is a routine review done by the Social Security
What Are the 3 Most Common Physical Disabilities?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), three of the most common physical disabilities that affect people include arthritis, heart disease, and respiratory disorders.
How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability Back Pay?
If you have not yet received approval for your Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it is difficult to know when you may gain approval and get your back pay. This is especially true if you are
Will Accepting Gift Money Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?
Two different Social Security programs pay benefits to people with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you are considering accepting
Is My Age a Factor in Obtaining SSD Benefits?
Yes, your age is a factor when Social Security decides whether or not to award you Social Security Disability Benefits. The basic framework is, the older you are the more difficult vocationally it is
