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What to Do If You Physically Cannot Work

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If you have become physically or mentally disabled due to an injury or illness and cannot work anymore, even if you think you might get better in the future, you may be able to obtain disability benefit payments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits payments to disabled people who cannot work for at least 12 months, but the application process is quite lengthy and often frustrating. To help you with the application process for social security disability benefits read on below for useful information about the process.

Do You Have To Look ‘Disabled’ To Qualify For Disability?

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The Social Security Administration acknowledges that disabilities impact people differently and present themselves in different ways. They know that some disabilities are invisible. Because of this they use the Blue Book and the requirements that are listed in the Blue Book to evaluate disabilities rather than going by a visual inspection. It doesn’t matter if your disability is visible or invisible. What matters to the SSA is the medical evidence that you provide with your claim.

Coverage Options For People With Disability

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People with disabilities often face challenges in accessing healthcare, and it is crucial for anyone with a disability to understand the different coverage options available. Knowing what your options are will help you make the best possible choice to ensure that you have access to healthcare. And understanding all of your options will help you make the most cost-effective choice so that you’re not struggling to pay for care that you need. Let’s look at the options available so you can decide which one is right for you.

Social Security Payment Schedule: Exactly When to Expect Your Checks in May 2024

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Are you wondering, “When will I get my Social Security benefits in May?” All the answers you need about the May 2024 Social Security payment schedule are here.

People that are receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration need to know and understand the Social Security 2024 payment schedule so that they will know when they can expect their benefits to arrive.

SSA Makes It Easier To Access SSI Payments

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The Social Security Administration has made changes to their In-Kind Support and Maintenance calculator to make it easier for the people who receive SSI to calculate their benefit. The change also should result in people who rely on SSI getting a consistent benefit amount that will make it easier for them to budget their money.