Category Archives: SSDI
How Much Do SSI and SSDI Pay When Combined?
The Social Security Administration offers two programs paying disability benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Under the right circumstances, it could be possible for a person with a disabling medical condition to be approved for benefits through both programs. This is called “concurrent benefits.” There is a limit to… Read More »
Avoid These 5 Errors When Applying for SSDI Benefits
Complicated regulations and procedures make navigating the Social Security disability system a challenging and frustrating endeavor. Fewer than one-third of the applications seeking benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program are approved in the initial review process. Many factors contribute to this high rate of benefit denials, including applicants with work records that… Read More »
Working Part-Time on Social Security Disability: What’s Allowed?
The Social Security Administration encourages working while on disability through work incentives. The incentives minimize the risk of losing benefits you receive through the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs. Part-time work SSDI incentives and SSI incentives have different rules. The American Disability Action Group disability lawyers in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi,… Read More »
Applying for Social Security Disability in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide
Texas residents living with a disabling medical condition that prevents them from working and earning the money needed to support themselves may find financial relief through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. According to the Social Security Administration, 477,00 disabled workers and almost 86,000 of their spouses and children receive Texas disability benefits through… Read More »
How Much Will You Get in SSDI or SSI in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana?
If you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), one of the first questions you may have is: How much will I receive each month? While both programs are federally administered, your monthly payment can vary depending on your work history, income, and even which state you live in…. Read More »
Your Rights Under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark federal law that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in many areas of life. If you are living in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, or Louisiana, the ADA applies to you and helps ensure equal access, opportunity, and protection against discrimination. At the American… Read More »
Navigating Medicaid and Medicare for Individuals with Disabilities
For individuals with disabilities, accessing affordable healthcare is critical—but navigating the differences between Medicaid and Medicare can be confusing. Both programs offer important benefits, but they serve different purposes, have different eligibility requirements, and may work together in some cases. At American Disability Action Group, we aim to empower individuals in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi,… Read More »
When to Seek Legal Help for Disability Claims
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a complex and frustrating process. Whether you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it’s common to feel overwhelmed by paperwork, deadlines, and legal jargon. Unfortunately, many people are denied benefits simply because they don’t know their rights or how to… Read More »
I Have Never Applied for Social Security Disability – What Do I Do First?
If you’re living with a disability and unable to work, applying for Social Security Disability benefits may be the lifeline you need—but figuring out how to start can be overwhelming. At American Disability Action Group, we guide individuals across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana through every step of the process. Whether you’re… Read More »
Disability or Disbelief? How to Handle Claims Adjusters Who Question Your Condition
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is already a complex and emotional process. But for many applicants in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana, one of the most frustrating moments comes when a Social Security Administration (SSA) claims adjuster seems to question the legitimacy of their condition…. Read More »