Does mental illness qualify someone to receive SSD?

In 2022, Social Security Disability (SSD), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Retirement recipients will see an increase in their monthly payments. A COLA or Cost-Of-Living

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

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

Can I Switch from Early Retirement to Disability Benefits? Navigating the world of Social Security benefits can be confusing, especially when it comes to understanding how and when you might qualify

Do I have to go to a Consultative Medical Examination if Social Security sets one up for me? Yes, you do have to go to that Consultative Examination. The short answer is, if you do not attend the

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

How much the Social Security Administration (SSA) pays you for permanent disability depends on your circumstances. The SSA uses a complex formula to determine how much you draw from Social Security

Your current health insurance plan should not affect your application for Social Security Disability (SSD) programs, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security