When filing an SSDI claim, it is critical to provide appropriate medical evidence. This fundamentally does two different things: Demonstrates that you do have a specific impairment or condition that qualifies for Social Security benefits Demonstrates the severity of...
People struggling with serious medical conditions may find themselves unable to work quite suddenly. Those with truly debilitating medical conditions may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. SSDI payments can help people cover their...
When your initial Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application is denied, appealing it can be a critical effort to receive the benefits you need. In Indiana and across the country, your SSDI claim can go through different review stages before being granted....
After a rejected Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application, people denied benefits by the Social Security Administration (SSA) have three options. They can cease their pursuit of benefits, reapply or appeal the decision made by the SSA. Some people...
Helping a loved one who struggles with daily decisions can raise many questions. When a child with physical or mental impairments turns 18, they may face challenges managing personal or financial matters. Adult guardianship in Indiana provides a legal path to support...
The eligibility standards for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are relatively strict. Applicants must have adequate credits accrued based on their employment history. They must also have medical documentation affirming that they have a debilitating...
When people can no longer work due to debilitating medical conditions, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are often their last line of defense against financial hardship. SSDI benefits provide monthly payments for those who cannot work due to severe,...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one way to get benefits if you have suffered a disability. A similar option is known as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It can also apply in many disability cases. However, people often confuse SSI and SSDI, or assume...
For most families, a child's 18th birthday is a bittersweet occasion. When a child turning 18 has special needs, the situation may be a bit more complex. Like their peers, the young adult may be very excited about their newfound freedom and control. However, their...
When your child with autism is nearing 18, you will face a different set of rules that can impact their eligibility for financial and medical support, even if they’ve been receiving benefits for years. Social Security doesn’t make this transition automatic. If you...