First, let's look at worker's compensation benefits. These benefits are designed to provide financial support to employees who are injured or become ill due to their job. If you're approved for worker's comp benefits, you may receive compensation for … [Read more...]
Qualifying to File a Social Security Disability Claim
What Must You Show to Be Eligible for SSDI Benefits? You've been hurt, but not at work, or you're suffering from an illness that makes it difficult or impossible for you to work. You don't have any employer-sponsored disability insurance. Even … [Read more...]
SSI VS SSDI
SSI, or Social Security Insurance, has both a disability component and a financial need component. To be eligible for SSI benefits, an individual must be disabled and have a demonstrated financial need, meaning they cannot have more than $2,500 in … [Read more...]
How long does it take to start receiving SSI and disability benefits?
When you can’t work because of injury or illness, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. Once you’ve applied for benefits, you will typically have to wait approximately eight months before receiving any decision. If your … [Read more...]
The Basic Requirements to File for Social Security Disability Benefits
Qualifying for Compensation through the Social Security Administration You've been hurt or you're suffering from an illness, and you can't work. The injury/illness wasn't work-related, so you can't file a workers' compensation claim, but you don't … [Read more...]
Social Security Offices Are Now Open to the Public
What You Need to Know About Social Security Disability
When you find yourself disabled and unable to work there are two government programs available to provide for you and your family. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are … [Read more...]
Social Security Updates Regarding COVID-19
Hello my name is Ian Croall and i'm the Managing Attorney for the Disability Department here at Bailey & Galyen. As always i'm here to provide you guys with an update on the COVID-19 pandemics impact on the Social Security Administration. … [Read more...]
Can I Appeal the Denial of a Social Security Disability Claim?
What Is the Process When I Have Been Wrongfully Turned Down? You’re suffering an injury or illness that makes it impossible for you to work and meet your financial obligations. You weren’t hurt on the job, so you can file for workers’ compensation, … [Read more...]
Upcoming Social Security News & Events
Hello my name is Ian Croall and I am the Managing attorney for the Social Security Department here at Bailey & Galyen. Every month I like to update you guys on upcoming Social Security news and events. And this month I have good news! Projections are … [Read more...]
