Recent Blog Posts
How Tying the Knot Can Affect Your SSI Benefits
Marriage is a joyous occasion, but for individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it can also bring significant changes to their financial situation. SSI is a needs-based program, meaning that eligibility and benefit amounts depend on an individual’s income and resources. When SSI recipients get married, the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers the financial… Read More »
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Maximizing SSI Benefits for Their Children
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides vital financial support to families with children who have disabilities. Understanding how to qualify for and maximize these benefits is crucial for parents seeking to support their children’s needs. The lawyers at American Disability Action Group offer an overview of SSI benefits for children and practical tips for parents… Read More »
What Is The Most Approved SSDI?
When a disability begins to impact your ability to work, you should consider whether you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and other benefits. However, many people don’t apply because they’re worried about how much they can earn. In fact, one of the most common questions we get at the ADA Group is:… Read More »
5 Mistakes to Avoid on Your SSDI Application
You might have heard that most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications get denied the first time. While true, the most common SSDI application mistakes are simple to avoid – if you know what to look out for. Keep reading to learn more about the five most common SSDI application mistakes and how you… Read More »
Eligibility Requirements for SSDI: Are You Qualified?
There are many misconceptions surrounding qualifications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). It’s often confused with Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is an entirely different program that provides benefits to certain people. Some people falsely believe that they don’t qualify for benefits, which results in not receiving assistance that they deserve. Because there are… Read More »
Understanding Trial Work Periods for SSDI
Beneficiaries who wish to work while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) often share a mix of concern about risk to their benefits, as well as excitement at the opportunity to explore future opportunities. At the core of this exploration lies the Trial Work Period (TWP), a pivotal phase designed to support SSDI recipients… Read More »
What Type of Medical Records Do You Need for Your SSDI Claim?
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you will be asked to provide a wide variety of information. Among the most important types of information are your medical records. These records play an important role in proving your case and increasing your chances of being approved, so it’s important to understand the types… Read More »
What is a Special Needs Trust?
A Special Needs Trust is a tool used to benefit an individual who suffers from a disability. A settlor creates the trust, a trustee manages the trust, and the beneficiary is the person who benefits from the trust. These trusts can be revocable or irrevocable. The trust owns the assets and the beneficiary does… Read More »
What Does a Social Security Disability Attorney Do?
Although many Social Security disability applications go through the process by themselves, even more face challenges that require the help of an expert. Only one in three disability applications are approved, leaving many without the benefits they need. A Social Security disability lawyer works to get disability benefits to those who qualify, but there… Read More »
Special Needs Trust Lawyer
If you have a special needs child or loved one, and you want to protect them from government or private agency abuse, then you need a special needs trust lawyer. When people think about special needs trusts, they often think about Medicaid. However, not all special needs trusts are designed to protect against Medicaid…. Read More »