Social Security Disability or SSDI, is not easy to obtain. If applied to before age 62, you need to check a lot of boxes. But if you qualify for a “compassionate allowance,” you may obtain payments.

For nearly a quarter century, Social Security disability applications were on a steady climb, then started to level off. Is it that less people were disabled or was it tougher to obtain? Or were there ...

Many of us are familiar with the traditional route to retirement. You get a job, open retirement savings accounts and eventually enter your golden years and retire. Then you sit back and enjoy the ...

Short-term medical disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you are temporarily unable to work after a qualifying temporary illness or injury. Eligibility and coverage depend on your ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disability as a physical or mental condition that “substantially limits” someone from participating in everyday activities. In the United States, ...

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits involves a detailed and structured process that can be difficult to navigate without a clear understanding of the necessary steps. The ...

Short-term disability is benefit that gives you temporary income, lasting from several weeks to several months, in the event you are unable to work due to an illness or injury. In the United States, ...

There are so many misconceptions about the Social Security disability program. I’ve written a book called Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts. It puts to rest all the crazy rumors that are out ...

Medicare usually requires that people are 65 years of age or older to qualify for a plan. However, some individuals can qualify for Medicare earlier if they have a disability or certain medical ...