You cannot receive a full SSI benefit and a full SSD benefit for the same month. The amount you receive will be the higher of the two amounts even though when Social Security calculates it, you may get some SSI and SSD or vice versa.
Appealing Your SSD Decision
Navigating the Appeals Process in Pennsylvania for Social Security Disability Claims The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides critical support for individuals who are unable
What to Expect During Medical and Consultative Exams for SSD Benefits
How to Handle Medical Examinations and Consultative Exams in SSD Cases Understanding the Role of Medical Exams in SSD Claims Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be stressful. One
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
According to the Council for Disability Awareness, more than one in four of today’s 20-year-olds can expect to be out of work for at least a year because of a disabling condition before they
Medical Evidence and Your SSD Claim
How to Collect Medical Evidence for Your SSD Claim Filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a complicated and lengthy process. One of the most important factors in getting your
What Is a Social Security Disability Technical Denial?
Before the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability examiners determine if your health impairments are severe enough to prevent you from working, they ensure you qualify based on a list
How Do I Apply for Social Security Disability?
There are three ways to apply for Social Security Disability. The first way is to go on the Social Security website and apply for benefits online. The second way is to call the Social Security
Who is Eligible for Disability Benefits?
There is no particular amount of time that you have to be not working in order to apply for Social Security Disability but the test of disability for Social Security is whether or not your condition
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
