Disability benefits are essential to daily life when you cannot earn a gainful living on your own. According to the Social Security Administration, benefits will continue as long as a person remains disabled and incapable of supporting themselves financially. However,...
Social Security Disability
Long SSD wait times? Be careful at the beginning
It is no secret that government bureaucracy is not the fastest thing in the world. There are processes for everything. It makes sense when you consider the level of scrutiny and management necessary for using public funds. That fact alone also provides some insight...
The 4 stages of the SSDI appeals process
As a North Carolina resident who has an injury or illness that is bad enough to keep you from earning a living, you may decide to seek Social Security Disability Insurance from the U.S. Social Security Administration. Yet, many people who apply for these benefits...
What could cause your social security disability benefits to end?
Social security disability benefits can supplement your income while you recover from an unexpected injury or illness. Because you rely on those funds to afford basic necessities during this time, you might have concerns about losing your eligibility. When you know...
Understanding how Social Security disability is calculated
Social Security Disability Insurance, also known as SSDI, is a crucial part of many people's medical payments in North Carolina - as well as just paying for things in their everyday lives. If you are applying for SSDI and want to determine the benefits you can expect...
What is a Social Security disability freeze on earnings records?
For North Carolina residents and the rest of the country, not being able to work due to long-term disability presents a financial burden, leaving workers wondering how it will affect their future Social Security benefits. Suppose you receive Social Security Disability...
Get your Social Security Disability benefits approved faster
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a list of procedures that disabled people in North Carolina must follow to obtain disability benefits. In every case, you need to provide documented evidence with your application to the SSA. There are six ways to get your...
Mistakes to avoid when dealing with social security in North Carolina
Many people in North Carolina rely on Social Security to help them during their retirement years. However, there are some common mistakes that people unknowingly make that jeopardize their benefits. To be on the safe side, here are the common errors you should be...
Is it possible to fast-track an SSD decision?
Social Security Disability (SSD) insurance could keep someone from suffering extreme financial hardships when unable to work. Although the bar for approval is high, many people receive a positive response from the agency. Unfortunately, the time required for a...
Understanding the Social Security Disability appeals process
Many people in North Carolina apply for Social Security Disability Insurance because they are unable to work after a severe and life-changing disability. However, despite the desperate circumstances many face when applying for SSDI, a large number of applicants are...