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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...
Many people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits must appeal to get the benefits they deserve. Applicants often make mistakes when they handle the initial paperwork on their own. They may then require legal assistance as they prepare for...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a lengthy process. Many applicants get rejected initially due to insufficient medical evidence or mistakes on their paperwork. They must then appeal the unfavorable determination to obtain the...
People who are unable to work because they have a qualifying disability or medical condition may turn to the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefit program. It is administered by the Social Security Administration to provide monthly benefits to applicants...
Disabilities are far more common in the U.S. than people realize. According to some reports, for instance, roughly 28.7% of adults have a disability of one type or another. This means that disability status applies to more than one out of every four people, so most...