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Posted on : November 28, 2024Posted By : Russell & Hill, PLLC Posted In : SSD

To qualify for disability in Washington State, you must meet the following criteria: Medical Condition: You must have a severe medical condition that prevents substantial work and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. SSDI Eligibility: For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you need sufficient work credits from jobs where […]

Posted on : October 29, 2024Posted By : Russell & Hill, PLLC Posted In : SSD

Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSI vs SSDI) are two federal programs designed to provide financial assistance to individuals with disabilities. While both programs are managed by the Social Security Administration and serve people with disabilities, they differ in terms of eligibility requirements, funding sources, and benefit structures. SSI and SSDI: Quick […]

Posted on : September 27, 2024Posted By : Russell & Hill, PLLC Posted In : SSD

If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is denied, you have 60 days from the date of the denial notice to file an appeal. The 60-day window begins the day after you receive the denial letter. The Social Security Administration (SSA) assumes you receive the letter five days after the date it was […]

Posted on : August 30, 2024Posted By : Russell & Hill, PLLC Posted In : SSD

SSDI Benefits and Taxes If you rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may be concerned about the possibility of your benefits being taxed, especially if you’re already balancing tight finances. For those depending solely on SSDI, even a small tax obligation can lead to stress. Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits may be taxable […]

Posted on : August 18, 2020Posted By : Russell & Hill, PLLC Posted In : SSD

The Social Security Administration offers two programs that provide monetary assistance for those who are no longer able to work due to a mental or physical disability: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. While the medical eligibility for each program is the same, there are distinct differences in financial […]

Posted on : August 7, 2020Posted By : Russell & Hill, PLLC Posted In : SSD

In order to understand what is needed to prove disability, it is first important to know how Social Security defines disability. There are three key elements to Social Security’s definition of disability. First, a person must be incapable of performing work they have done in the past due to a medical condition. Second, a person […]

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