CDL Social Security Disability Law Blog

Navigating the maze of Social Security Disability benefits can be daunting. With nearly 10 million people receiving disability benefits in the United States, the process is both complex and frustrating. However, understanding key components like the Social Security Disability Consultative Examination (CE) can help applicants prepare effectively. Let's delve into what a CE entails and how it impacts disability claims. 

As you prepare for the Social Security changes that 2024 will bring, you should know about all of the benefits to which you may be entitled. This guide will walk you through the variety of Social Security benefits available so you can ensure you’re receiving all the money you qualify for. 

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase 3.2% in 2024 for more than 71 million Americans. If you receive either of these benefits, you’ll likely have questions concerning what this means for your monthly benefit and other potential changes. Keep reading for all you need to know about the COLA adjustment for 2024.

At the end of a long, hard day at work, the idea that it would be nicer to not work at all may come to mind. The reality, though, is not nearly as relaxing as one would think.

Every year, thousands of Americans battle for Social Security disability benefits–including those who have already won their case. The sheer number of errors and red tape frustrates both sides of political lines, as well as Social Security officials themselves.  

If you’ve even glanced at the news this month, you’ve probably seen headline after headline about how the US might not be able to pay its debts, and that the country might even default. With that possibility looming overhead, many Americans have wondered if their Social Security benefits are on the chopping block.

Social Security is associated with retirees, but it also covers disabled people through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and those with limited resources through Supplemental Security Income (SSI). 

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently proposed changes to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program that would affect the benefits received by millions of disabled individuals in the United States. Currently, those receiving SSI are susceptible to having their monthly payments docked–as much as by one-third–if they have their food provided by an outside source, such as family members or neighbors.  

Since 2014, the ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act has allowed people with disabilities to save for future expenses without jeopardizing their eligibility for vital government benefits like Medicaid or Social Security. However, it only applied to those who became disabled before turning 26 years old. 

Social security is much more than just retirement benefits. In addition to providing monthly payouts and health care coverage to eligible recipients, social security also offers other services that are not widely known and often overlooked. We’ve gathered a few of the most helpful ones, and we’re sure you’re going to want to remember these for the future!