The SS Act protects Title II (SSDI) and Title XVI (SSI) benefits from garnishment and claims from judgment creditors. (42 U.S.C. §§ 407(a) and 1383 (d)(1). However, the issue arises when your protected benefits are deposited into a bank account … [Read more...]
Who Determines Social Security Disability | Bailey & Galyen
Can a non-citizen/person living outside the U.S. receive disability benefits?
If you are a US Citizen, but you move or remain outside of the US for more than 30 days, your SS benefits will stop. To qualify for benefits, all noncitizens first must meet the same eligibility requirements as United States citizens regarding … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous Social Security Facts:
SSA paid benefits to about 52.6 million people in 2009. 15% of these were getting disability payments and 64% were retired workers. Spouses, children and survivors make up the rest. Broken down by gender: In 2009: 80% of the men … [Read more...]
Who receives SSA Benefits?
Social Security was created by FDR in 1935 as a part of the New Deal plan. This program was created to assist aging workers in the post-depression era economy. After many revisions, the original Act has been expanded to include not only just … [Read more...]
Monthly Update – Social Security
Work History Your work history over the recent (last 15 years) is relevant if you are over the age of 50. To prove disability prior to age 50, you must prove you cannot perform any job that exists in the national economy. After 50, the jobs must … [Read more...]
The 5 Steps of SS Disability Evaluation
By Jennifer Scherf Under the authority of the Social Security Act, the SSA has established a five-step sequential evaluation for determining whether an individual is disabled as that term is defined by SSA. (See 20 CFR 404.1520(a)). These steps must … [Read more...]
Retirement Age
By Jennifer Scherf The earliest age at which (reduced) Social Security retirement benefits are payable is 62. When you are eligible for full retirement benefits depends on what year you were born. People born before 1938 have what most consider … [Read more...]
Working While Applying For Disability Benefits
by Jennifer Scherf Many people believe that you cannot work if you are trying to get disability benefits. On the contrary, the Social Security Administration (SSA) encourages people to attempt to achieve gainful employment both during the … [Read more...]
Who Receives SSA Benefits?
By Jennifer Scherf Social Security was created by FDR in 1935 as a part of the New Deal plan. This program was created to assist aging workers in the post-depression-era economy. After many revisions, the original act has been expanded to include … [Read more...]
The Judiciary’s Role in Shaping SSA
By Jennifer Scherf Social Security was created by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1935 as a part of the New Deal plan. This program was created to assist aging workers in the post-depression era economy. After many revisions, the original … [Read more...]
Taking Care Of Those You Love = Dependent Benefits
by Jennifer Scherf There are special rules and additional benefits paid to your family if you pass away, but this article deals only with benefits paid to your family while you are still living. A spouse/ex-spouse can earn one-half of what the … [Read more...]