Green card holders are permanent residents with the legal right to live and work in the US. While this status doesn’t disqualify you from benefits such as Social Security disability insurance, Social Security retirement, or Supplement Security Insurance, having a green card may affect when you are eligible for them.…

It can take months to get your SSDI hearing scheduled after submitting your disability application. According to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the average wait time is about 9 months, though it’s entirely possible to wait more than a year for a hearing date. Unfortunately, some circumstances may…

If you are suffering from a disability or recovering from an accident, you’ll most likely need to take leave from work. However, this time away from your job can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Instead of focusing on recuperating, you may worry about losing your job. Workers have…

By Jeffrey Freedman Article appeared in The Buffalo News on September 25, 2024 Last December, the Social Security Administration got a new commissioner in Martin O’Malley. The former governor of Maryland was appointed to address poor customer service, including the almost two-year wait for decisions on Social Security Disability (SSD)…

You’ll probably feel like breathing a sigh of relief after your Social Security disability hearing is over. Gathering every piece of paperwork and preparing for questions from an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) aren’t small tasks. Since most disability claimants get approved for benefits at the hearing stage, it’s important to…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs through the Social Security Administration (SSA) support millions of Americans. In fact, reports from the SSA state nearly 9 million people receive SSDI benefits while about 7.5 million receive SSI payments. If you’re earning rental income from properties you…

If you’re approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you’ve successfully completed the hardest part of the process. However, that doesn’t mean the process is over forever. The Social Security Administration (SSA) periodically conducts a continuing disability review to ensure you are still eligible for…

If you are currently applying for Social Security Disability (SSD), or you have a loved one going through the process, you know from experience how long you may wait and how much patience it takes to get to the hearing level. Imagine getting to that stage and not getting your…