Many federal government benefit programs rely on a means test for eligibility. For instance, those who have more than a specified amount in income or other assets may not qualify for Medicaid. The Supplemental Security Income program has very tight requirements for...
Supporting Your Disability Claim With Medical Records
Social Security Disability Insurance is a benefit that workers earn by virtue of their work history and by paying into the system. As such, it should theoretically be available to any of these individuals who can no longer work due to a disabling condition....
Age requirements for SSD
Disability does not discriminate, as the Social Security Administration confirms. According to the SSA, thousands of young people become severely injured or lose their lives as a result of traumatic events each year. Moreover, young people are just as afflicted by...
How does the Social Security Administration define disabled?
To receive Social Security disability benefits, you must have worked the allotted number of hours to accrue the right amount of work credits for your age. You must also meet the Social Security Administration's definition of "disabled." This entails meeting certain...
Qualifying for disability benefits with a mental condition
When a physical injury makes you unable to work, applying for disability benefits can be obvious. But what happens when a mental condition interferes with your ability to perform your job?Mental conditions are not as easy to see as physical ones. But they affect the...
Your eligibility to continue working while getting SSD
Receiving news that your injury will prevent you from returning to your job in Ohio can be disheartening. Even more frustrating is if recovering from your injury will require continuous medical treatment and therapy that could prevent you from working for the...
The necessity of SSD depends on individual situations
For people who are used to maintaining a job that allows them to make a living and provide for their families, hearing that their recent injury in Ohio is going to prevent them from working for the foreseeable future can be completely disheartening. While some people...
What determines your eligibility for social security disability?
When you have received an injury that is going to prevent you from being able to work in Ohio for the foreseeable future, it can be disheartening, to say the least. The financial strain you may feel as a result of a limited income could be difficult to adjust to at...
Depression and social security disability insurance
Like many Ohio residents, you may be living with a mental illness. After seeking treatment from medical professionals, your health might be back to normal. However, sometimes you may have an acute case that is treatment-resistant and not easily resolved. At Cutter...
Applying for disability as a young adult
When people think about young adults in the workplace, they may envision healthy and physically-active staff members who are fully capable of performing their job duties on a daily basis. Unfortunately, this is not always the reality, and many young adults struggle...