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.
If you have a mental illness that interferes with your daily life and prohibits you from working, there is help available. You can qualify for the same Social Security Disability benefits as someone
The Office of Hearings Operations also referred to as OHO, is the Social Security office that is responsible for the management of Social Security Disability hearings. When a claim is denied at the
On November 14, 2011, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 199 (SR 199): "A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, December 1-7." The Senate Resolution
Should I Appeal if My Disability Benefits Application Is Denied? Navigating the process of applying for disability benefits can be challenging and emotionally taxing. You have likely spent
Many couples ask us what benefits they will lose if they get married. How marriage affects Social Security benefits depends greatly on the type of benefits you receive. Depending on the circumstances,
In most cases, you cannot collect Social Security retirement and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) simultaneously in 2025. You may, however, qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if
You should apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as soon as you suffer an impairment that is considered disabling and will prevent you from
When you get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may get Medicare. SSDI is funded through your payroll taxes and is available if you worked a certain number of years and contribute to