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When Should I Check In on My Disability Case?

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Disability benefits are a form of financial assistance offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA) to those who live with a disability. If you are disabled and have become unable to work, you can apply for disability benefits to help cover the expenses related to medical bills and everyday living.

If you have already applied for benefits and are unsure about the status of your application, don’t hesitate to check in with the SSA and continue to do so, ensuring that you are kept in the loop of your disability benefits application process.

Consultive Exams And Your Disability Application

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If your disability makes it so that you are unable to work and you need financial assistance, you can apply for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits can help you pay for your everyday living expenses and medical bills.

The application process for disability benefits can be lengthy and complicated, and the SSA may request that you complete a consultative medical exam as part of your application materials. Read more about what a consultative exam means and entails.

What Would Happen if the Social Security Disability Fund is Cut?

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal benefit program funded through taxes paid by American workers. These tax monies are placed into an account known as the Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund. This fund is the source for the monthly benefits that are paid to disabled workers and others.