If you rely on disability benefits in North Carolina, understanding how they work, what you need to do and the eligibility requirements is important. If you\’re just starting out with private insurance disability benefits, here\’s what you need to know. What are disability benefits? Private insurance disability benefits are financial assistance payments provided to individuals …
The Social Security Administration has a range of federal benefits programs to help seniors and disabled individuals receive the financial support they need. The two most common programs are Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, and Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. For people in North Carolina navigating between these two programs, it\’s important to know …
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There are many North Carolina residents who file for Social Security disability benefits each year, which are claims that usually take a significant amount of time to process. The time period before approval is often a long and frustrating experience. However, there is a pot of gold awaiting after this bleak period, and that is …
Social Security Disability Insurance is an excellent program that has served many North Carolina residents well. It is designed as a disability benefit system for those who are unable to earn a substantive wage. The filing is not so much a claim of a physical disorder as it is a claim that the medical condition …
There are two government programs that you absolutely need to know about. One is called the Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) program. The other is called the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Together, these programs make up what is commonly referred to as “disability.” When your neighbor tells you that they are on “disability,” it …
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Plenty of disabled Americans rely on Social Security Disability payments to get by. Many of them may not realize that they\’re actually eligible for more assistance. This is a serious issue for disabled people in North Carolina. Many of them struggle to get by on just their current benefit. No matter what the situation is, …
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It\’s only been 30 years since the American With Disabilities Act was passed. People in North Carolina may remember when businesses and even public places could exclude people with disabilities instead of accommodating them. Unfortunately, that attitude still persists today within the Social Security Administration. Access is everything In an age of online apps, the …
Signature requirements negatively impact disabled Americans Read More »
Social Security disability helps individuals in North Carolina and throughout the country who have a medical condition that prevents them from working to their full ability. Unlike Social Security, a person does not have to be retirement age to draw benefits. However, the medical condition must meet certain qualifications to be eligible for Social Security …
Who qualifies for Social Security disability benefits? Read More »
In North Carolina, when seeking Social Security disability benefits, there are many critical aspects of a case and whether it will be approved or denied. Sometimes, the basics are forgotten during the process. People should remember and understand the fundamentals such as when the Social Security Administration will notify them of the decision. The disability …
Award letter a key aspect of a Social Security disability claim Read More »
President Donald Trump recently proposed a Social Security reform bill. Many individuals who plan to apply for or who already receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) may lose their monthly payments if this new legislation goes into effect. Right now, individuals must go through a rigorous vetting process to see if they …
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