A California resident who files for Social Security Disability benefits must show evidence of an actual disability. This evidence must also prove the severity of the condition. It may be possible for the Social Security Administration to help an individual find this...
Clearing the hurdles of SSD benefits claims
The federal government provides both Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance for California residents suffering a disability that cause them to be unable to work. Successful applications for these benefits require meeting one of the...
Understanding the tax status of disability benefits
If a California resident receives disability benefits, it is possible that it may be considered taxable income. For instance, those receiving Social Security Disability benefits may have to pay taxes if half of your benefit plus your other earnings are more than...
SSD claim delays benefit the disability fund
The latest annual report from the Social Security Board of Trustees indicates that the disability fund is not expected to run out of funds until 2028. This is five years later than previous estimates. However, the reason for the healthier state of the fund may be of...
What to do when SSDI claims are denied
A majority of Social Security Disability Insurance claims that are filed by Californians are initially denied by the Social Security Administration. People whose claims have been denied may take steps to appeal their denials and possibly secure their benefits. When...
Workers’ compensation vs. Social Security disability
The line between workers’ compensation and social security disability (SSD) can be a thin one. While they are two vastly different benefit programs they can sometimes both become necessary if you’ve suffered a major injury. Were you injured on the job? If...
