Social Security Disability

If you suffer from a disabling injury or illness that prevents you from working, you might qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. However, a substantial amount of time may pass while you cannot work and wait for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to approve your application and start your payments. Fortunately, you can seek …

If you have a disabling injury or medical condition, you’ll want to avoid common mistakes that can ruin your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Therefore, you want to ensure you complete the application process correctly, so you and your family get the payments you need as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, applying …

Whether you want to retire early to get your retirement benefits, or a health condition forces you to do so, you might be concerned with whether you can file for disability insurance benefits with the Social Security Administration (SSA). After all, it is always possible that your request for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits …

Yes, if you are collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), your spouse can receive a benefit based on these requirements: You have been married for at least one year Your spouse is 62 or older Your spouse is caring for your child who is under 16 or is disabled and entitled to benefits What Is …

When you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits from the federal government, it is considered part of your household income. A portion of the benefits are taxable, based on your filing status and full income for all members of the household. To help recipients determine their tax liability for SSD benefits, the IRS has established …

Good Samaritan laws offer protection to individuals who offer assistance to other people in an emergency situation. These laws vary by state and location around the country. So, what is the Good Samaritan law in Georgia? O.C.G.A. § 51-1-29 represents the state’s Good Samaritan law and protects any person from liability when rendering emergency care …

When your claim for disability benefits has been denied, you may have many concerns about what you expect at your hearing. You will have to discuss your job and disability. Then, the judge would make a decision about your benefits (or lack thereof). The more you understand what to expect from the process and how …

When you have a disability that prevents you from working, you may have the opportunity to secure Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Before most people can start collecting benefits, their SSD claims must be approved. However, you could receive benefits while waiting for disability determination, in some situations. How does Disability Determination Work? Once you …

Are you looking for information on the Georgia workers’ compensation and Social Security disability offset? If you are receiving or applying for workers’ compensation benefits and are contemplating filing for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, you should be aware that your workers’ compensation will likely affect your SSD payments. So, before you apply for Social …