OK, we’re not conspiracy theorists over here, but we all know the government stretches the truth right? So how do they stretch the truth when it comes to Social Security benefits?
Social Security disability benefits are a lifeline for many who receive them. Not only have they suffered an illness or injury that prevents them from working, but they have also successfully made it through the often grueling Social Security disability application process. As such, a loss of benefits can be […]
Individuals who suffer injuries or illnesses that prevent them from working may have several options available to them, including Social Security disability, short term disability, long term disability, and workers’ compensation. Employees of the federal government, however, have an additional option available to them through the Federal Employees Retirement System […]
No one plans to be disabled, especially the young. Most people consider the chances of suffering an injury or illness that could be so disabling as to prevent them from working to be remote. But the truth is that tragedy can strike at any time, even to the young and […]
Social Security disability (SSD) and supplemental security income (SSI) are federal benefit programs that provide financial resources to individuals who qualify. While SSD benefits are available to individuals with disabilities who have paid into the program through their employment, SSI is a “needs-based” program. This means that individuals can only […]

