California workers who are employees have payroll taxes automatically deducted from each paycheck. There are several types of taxes that all workers pay, including social security tax. This is often compared to insurance because if someone becomes disabled, they might...
SSD can be expedited under special circumstances
When people in California apply to the Social Security Administration for disability benefits, they usually expect a long wait. The agency, however, does have systems in place to process applications quickly if applicants meet certain criteria. The TERI process exists...
After workers’ comp, don’t forget about SSD
Modern medicine is a wonder. It can cure many ailments and repair many types of injuries that were unthinkable a generation ago. Sometimes recovery still doesn’t mean a return to full health. Some injuries and operations have long-term side effects. If...
Getting benefits after being paid under the table
If a California resident is paid under the table for services rendered, it may still be possible for that person and others to get disability payments. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed to help people who have been unable to work or work substantially...
Understanding disability benefits
The Social Security Administration defines a disabled person as someone who is unable to work due to an extreme condition that will last at least a year or until the individual dies. Many California residents may not be directly impacted by a disability. However, that...
