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If you have been diagnosed with a medical condition that prevents you from going to work for at least 12 months you may medically qualify for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI). However, before a decision is made about your medical condition you will have to meet non-medical requirements as well before applying for SSDI. One is whether you have sufficient work credits to qualify for SSDI while the other is whether you can engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA).

When applying for disability benefits, applicants are never certain if they are eligible to file a disability claim because there are a few disability myths and misconceptions about eligibility for disability benefits. Here are the top disability myths explained that you need to understand before you start the process of filing a disability claim.

Will Social Security recipients get a raise in 2024? The answer is a resounding yes.

Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) makes a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Americans that qualify to receive benefits. If you are wondering about Social Security COLA 2024, you can expect a much-needed increase in financial assistance. The SSA is increasing benefits by a whopping 3.2%, which represents the largest boost in Social Security and Supplemental Income (SSI) benefits in nearly 40 years.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer it is important to be aware of the different stages of this cancer and precautions to take depending on its severity. This guide can help someone diagnosed with breast cancer navigate through all the information provided by their healthcare provider. This will help to enable them to get the best outcome after their diagnosis has been confirmed.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has 2 different pathways for those who are eligible for disability benefits. These are the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) schemes that have some similar and some different requirements in order to qualify.

The major difference between the two disability benefits is that SSI eligibility is based on age/disability and the amount of income and assets the claimant has, while eligibility for SSDI is determined by extent of the disability and accumulated work credits.