Children who have physical and/or mental disabilities may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSI) benefits to help with basic needs and medical expenses. An SSI lawyer can help you understand how to apply for disability for a child and what to expect as the claims process proceeds. Supplemental Security Income for Children Managed by
Is SSDI taxable? While some people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits may need to pay income taxes on their payments, SSDI is not taxable in most situations. If the household has additional income from a spouse or another source, however, SSDI benefits may be subject to income taxes. The uncertainty and difficulty of
One of the most common questions SSDI law firms hear is, “Why do I need a lawyer to file for disability?” The law does not require you to hire a lawyer to file for disability, but retaining an attorney to handle your claim is to your advantage. Although the system was designed to be a
The Social Security Administration handles claims for Social Security benefits. The organization has made great strides in reaching out to all Americans who may need or want to receive benefits. One such outreach effort seeks to serve Americans who speak Spanish. The Social Security Administration Offers a Spanish-Language Website The Social Security Administration has long been
The Committee on Ways and Means recently held its second hearing as part of its effort to strengthen the Social Security disability program. The first hearing in the program – titled “Securing the Future of the Social Security Disability Insurance Program” – focused on the creation of this cash benefit program for those who could no longer
The Social Security Administration (SSA) had just added another 52 medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances program. The SSA announced the new additions, which primarily includes neurological disorders, cancers and rare diseases, on April 11, 2012. “Social Security will continue to work with the medical community and patient organizations to add more conditions,” SSA Commissioner
Denials of an application for social security disability benefits are common occurrences. If an application is denied, the applicant may request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The ALJ will conduct an independent review of your social security disability claim to evaluate the merits of the claim. The ALJ will consider a variety of
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently commissioned an independent review of the federal disability system due to concerns that the SSA awards benefits to those who may not be eligible for benefits and denies benefits for those who are eligible. The study is expected to focus on the approximately 1,500 administrative law judges who hear appeals of
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently instituted a policy that it will no longer provide prior notification of the Administrative Law Judge assigned to preside over an applicant’s social security disability hearing. The new ruling, which took effect December 19, 2011, has been met with much criticism among social security disability professionals. The ruling may have
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