In general, both spouses can get Social Security Disability benefits at the same time. However, because the two disability benefits programs have their own qualifications, it may be easier under one program than the other.
It is possible for married couples to both draw Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, providing they otherwise meet each program’s requirements. A Pittsburgh Social Security...Can Both Spouses Get Social Security Disability at the Same Time?
Updated September 2, 2024
In general, both spouses can get Social Security Disability benefits at the same time. However, because the two disability benefits programs have their own qualifications, it may be easier under one program than the other.
It is possible for married couples to both draw Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, providing they otherwise meet each program’s requirements. A Pittsburgh Social Security...
In general, both spouses can get Social Security Disability benefits at the same time. However, because the two disability benefits programs have their own qualifications, it may be easier under one program than the other.
It is possible for married couples to both draw Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, providing they otherwise meet each program’s requirements. A Pittsburgh Social Security...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes strict criteria to qualify for disability benefits based on your diagnosis in the Blue Book. However, you can still qualify for benefits even if you do not meet one of these listings. This is possible based on your residual functional capacity (RFC). Your RFC is a statement of how much you are still capable of despite your impairments.
The examiner from Disability Determination Services assigns your RFC...
You are allowed to have an attorney at all stages of the Social Security Disability (SSD) process. There are many advantages of discussing your claim with an attorney before you file for disability benefits. If you receive a denial of your initial application, you should have a lawyer on your side to help you navigate the appeals process.
At Berger and Green, our SSD attorneys can help you file your application for Social Security Disability Insurance...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help those who have a low income and low resources and also suffer from an impairment that prevents them from working.
If you need assistance determining if you qualify for these benefits, the disability lawyers at Berger and Green can help. We can also represent you if the SSA denied your initial application for SSI. We know what the SSA’s...
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 require you to work and earn a certain number of work credits to qualify for monthly payments. When you work, you pay FICA taxes that support the Social Security program and give you the right to draw benefits. In return, you receive work credits—up to a maximum...